BHAJE BRAJEIKA MANDANAM:

In the Odissi tradition, the entrance of the dancer onstage is marked by
the practice of Mangalcharan. The blessings of the presiding deity, Lord
Jagannatha (Lord of the Universe), are invoked by the dancer for an
auspicious beginning. Following this, the dancer offers salutations to the
teacher and the musicians, as well as the audience. The central piece is
a prayer in praise of a Hindu deity.
“In the Traditional Training Path”
This Mangalcharan begins as an invocation and prayer to the Hindu Lord
Krishna.
This sloka depicts the embellishment of Brajapur with their idol, Lord
Krishna. Upon his banishment of evil, Brajapur is utterly ecstatic.
Always watching over his bhaktas, Lord Krishna saved Draupadi from
certain humiliation by extending her sari infinitely when the atrocious
Kuru brothers tried to disrobe her in the presence of the Kuru Sabha, as
well as turning the poison Meera Bai drank to nectar when the latter
chanted his name. Krishna has always been present to destroy evil and
to instill good. His bhaktas unfailingly become enlivened and enraptured
upon seeing his elegant rupa with his bansi, his peacock feather, and the
gomatas surrounding his presence. Through the ages, Lord Krishna has
been looked upon as a symbol of love, eternally bound to Radha.
With utmost praise we vow to him.
Dance Choreography: Guru Bichitrananda Swain
Music Composed by: Sri Binod Bihari Panda
Rhythm Composed by: Sri Bijaya Kumar Barik
Dancers:Samir Kumar Panigrahi

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