Grand Odisha Day celebrations in Lucknow

Odisha Day was celebrated in a grand way at

Sangeet Natak Academy

, recently. Organised by Government of UP, in association with

Ayodhya Research Institute

and

Oriya Samaj

, chief guests

Ram Naik

, governor, UP and UP CM Yogi Adityanath, inaugurated the event and praised the efforts of Orissa government in promoting their art and culture. The highlight of the event was a classical performance by artists who came from

Malaysia

. Under the guidance of

Padma Shri Ramli Ibrahim

, the artist performed Mangalacharan, Sthai, Navrasa, Rama Bhajana and Yogini-Moksha. Apart from the cultural performances,the visitors also got to taste Odisi food at the Oriya Food Festival organised at the event.
— By Adnaan Rizvi

Ram Naik and Yogi Adityanath (BCCL/ Vishnu Jaiswal)

Awanish Awasthi, Linda Bui and Victoril Kraknes (BCCL/ Vishnu Jaiswal)

(L-R) Kamilla Olsen, Lna Bustavsen & Silue Edvardsen (BCCL/ Vishnu Jaiswal)

(L-R) Silje Gjertsen, Kaja Widdop and Vibeke Tangen (BCCL/ Vishnu Jaiswal)

(L-R) DR Sahu, GB Pattanaik and Sivangi Singh (BCCL/ Vishnu Jaiswal)

Shweta Patnaik (R) Usha and Nidhi (BCCL/ Vishnu Jaiswal)