Aug 24: The 49th Barsha 2026, presented by Chinta O Chetana, will bring together a vibrant selection of Indian classical dance and music traditions for a celebration of art, culture and the monsoon season.
The festival is scheduled to be held at Rabindra Mandap on August 25 and 26, 2026, from 7 PM onwards. The programme will feature Odissi, Bharatanatyam and Sattriya dance performances, along with Odissi and Hindustani vocal recitals and instrumental presentations.
A Celebration of Indian Classical Arts
The festival brings together acclaimed artists, gurus, dance institutions and cultural groups representing different classical traditions. The programme highlights the richness of India’s performing arts, with a strong emphasis on Odisha’s cultural heritage.
Programme Highlights
Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya
- Odissi Dance: Basudha
Sitar Recital
- Raag Megh
- Pandit Subrat De – Sitar
- Guru Kulamani Sahoo – Tabla
Sattriya Dance
- Barish Ke Boond
- Vidushi Anjana Moyee Saikia
Odissi Vocal
- Guru Dr. Nimakanta Routary
- Sushree Bijaya Lakshmi Routary & Troupe
Barsha Bichitra
- Guru Kulamani Sahoo & Troupe
Odissi and Bharatanatyam Performances
Nupur Odissi Dance
- Chinta Chetanara
- Barsha
- Guru Dr. Niranjan Rout & Troupe
Kala Sampada – Bharatanatyam
- The Rain
- Vidushi Veena C. Seshadri & Troupe
Odissi Vocal
- Guru Dr. Rupak Parida
- Guru Dr. Matru Prasad Das & Troupe
Mardal Badan
- Guru Dr. Dhaneswar Swain & Troupe
More Cultural Performances
Orissa Dance Academy
- Barsha Bitana
Adidwani
- Tupp Tupp Barsha
- Guru Rabi Ratan Sahoo & Troupe
Hindustani Vocal
- Raag Malhar
- Pandit Sankumay Debnath
- Pt. Siddhartha Chatterjee – Tabla
- Sri Akash Biswal – Harmonium
Odishi Vocal
- Guru Dr. Ramahari Das
- Guru Dr. Bijaya Kumar Jena
- Pandit Sachidananda Das – Mardal
Event Details
- Event: 49th Barsha 2026
- Organiser: Chinta O Chetana
- Venue: Rabindra Mandap
- Dates: August 25–26, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM onwards
- Theme: Monsoon-inspired Indian classical dance and music
- Art Forms: Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Sattriya, Hindustani Classical Music and Indian classical instrumental music
The 49th Barsha 2026 promises a rich cultural experience, bringing together diverse classical traditions and artists under the evocative theme of the monsoon.
