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IN PHOTOS: Classical dance forms shine at Mudra Dance Festival performance at Nariman Point

Updated On: 18 April, 2026 01:12 PM IST | Tarun Verma

The Mudra Dance Festival witnessed captivating performances by young Bharatanatyam and Odissi dancers, showcasing grace, precision, and storytelling. Trained under renowned gurus, the students brought alive India’s classical dance heritage with synchronised movements and expressive artistry. (Pics/ Rane Ashish)

Grace meets tradition as young Bharatanatyam dancers trained by Lata Rajesh captivate the audience with precise footwork and expressive abhinaya at the Mudra Dance Festival

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Grace meets tradition as young Bharatanatyam dancers trained by Lata Rajesh captivate the audience with precise footwork and expressive abhinaya at the Mudra Dance Festival
Students of Lata Surendra bring alive the elegance of Bharatanatyam, weaving rhythm and storytelling into a spellbinding stage performance

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Students of Lata Surendra bring alive the elegance of Bharatanatyam, weaving rhythm and storytelling into a spellbinding stage performance

A vibrant showcase of Bharatanatyam unfolds as Lata Surendra’s disciples mesmerise with synchronised movements and striking poses

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A vibrant showcase of Bharatanatyam unfolds as Lata Surendra’s disciples mesmerise with synchronised movements and striking poses

Odissi students of Sanatan Chakraborty present a lyrical performance, blending fluid torso movements with intricate mudras

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Odissi students of Sanatan Chakraborty present a lyrical performance, blending fluid torso movements with intricate mudras

The stage glows with energy as Lata Surendra’s Bharatanatyam troupe delivers a powerful recital steeped in classical finesse

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The stage glows with energy as Lata Surendra’s Bharatanatyam troupe delivers a powerful recital steeped in classical finesse

With sculptural poses and graceful expressions, Sanatan Chakraborty’s Odissi students transport viewers into the rich cultural ethos of the dance form

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With sculptural poses and graceful expressions, Sanatan Chakraborty’s Odissi students transport viewers into the rich cultural ethos of the dance form

Asha Nambiar’s Odissi students enchant the audience, showcasing delicate storytelling through rhythm, grace, and devotion

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Asha Nambiar’s Odissi students enchant the audience, showcasing delicate storytelling through rhythm, grace, and devotion

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