NAYAGARH: (Report- Ramakrushna Rath): The Nayagarh city is all set to host the 6th State-Level Drama Festival 2026. The week-long event begins tomorrow, March 15, at the Pathani Samanta Auditorium.
The local theater group 'Natyadhara' is organising this annual cultural extravaganza, which will run until March 21. Renowned theater troupes from Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, Baripada, and Nayagarh will perform at the festival. 
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Event Schedule and Highlights

All plays will start daily at 7:30 PM. Each performance will follow a professional theater style and will conclude within two hours.

Special Attractions

Organisers aim to attract more viewers this year by introducing a 50-rupee lottery coupon for the audience. The festival will also honor veteran Sankirtan singer Antaryami Nayak and the Narayani Chitralaya group for their contributions to art.
The organisers believe these plays, based on contemporary social issues, will deeply resonate with the public. Leaders of the 'Natyadhara' group, including President Pramod Patnaik and Secretary Laxmidhar Mohapatra, have requested all art lovers to attend and make the festival a success.
"We invite everyone to experience the magic of live theater and support our local artists," the organisers stated.