Danfit International Hosts Navadurga Nrityam on Chaitra Navratri, Featuring Kolkata Dancers
Key Points:
- Three Kolkata classical dancers perform Odissi, Bharatanatyam, and Kathak at Kadma event
- Navadurga Nrityam held at Danfit International in collaboration with California Television Global
- Selected segments to be broadcast across 15 countries via California Television Global
JAMSHEDPUR – A classical dance soiree titled Navadurga Nrityam, marking the conclusion of Chaitra Navratri, was presented at Danfit International in Kadma, with performances streamed across 15 countries.
The event was jointly organised by Kadma-based Danfit International and California Television Global. It opened with a group dance by students of Danfit International. The performance created a devotional ambience from the outset.
Among the visiting artists, Adrija Chowdhury from Kolkata performed Yugmadavanda Pallavi in the Odissi style. Her presentation was marked by elegance and precise rhythmic execution. On the other hand, Anshika Das, also from Kolkata, performed Kalyani Sundareswari in the Bharatanatyam form, drawing sustained applause. This classical dance baithaki tradition has been gaining recognition in Jamshedpur in recent months.
The concluding segment featured Kathak dancer Debolina Lahiri, also from Kolkata, who rendered Durga Kavitt and Bhavani Dayani. She concluded with Taal Dhamar, which marked the ceremonial closing of the Chaitra Navratri Baithaki. Moreover, the three styles together — Odissi, Bharatanatyam, and Kathak — represented a rare convergence of Indian classical traditions on a single stage.
The event was curated and conducted by Mishtu Mukherjee and Kalyan Bhowmik. Their coordination was credited with ensuring the smooth execution of the programme. Among the dignitaries present were Purvi Ghosh, Jasmin Adesra, and Dr. Nibedita Kar Panigrahi, who praised the performances. Such cultural events celebrating heritage have seen growing audiences in the city.
“An evening like this reminds us that classical dance is a living language, not a museum exhibit,” said a knowledgeable source present at the venue.
In addition, a major feature of the event was its international reach. Selected segments are being broadcast across 15 countries through the collaboration with California Television Global. This is set to give Jamshedpur‘s cultural activities an unprecedented global platform. The Chitralekha Dance Festival in Kolkata earlier this year had similarly aimed at promoting Indian classical forms internationally.
All participating artists were honoured with mementos by Danfit International. The audience, described as enthusiastic and attentive, added to the evening’s festive spirit. A dance academy in Kolkata had recently opened a new season of classical training, reflecting the region’s growing investment in these art forms.
