PURI / NAYAGARH, (Report - Ramakrushna Rath ): The Nayagarh Literature and Culture Council, known as Parampara, staged the traditional play "Shri Nilamadhaba" at the Annapurna Theatre in Puri. Artists from Nayagarh presented the drama to highlight the historical and cultural origins of the Jagannath tradition. 
Several dignitaries and cultural organisers inaugurated the evening event. The dignitaries lit the ceremonial lamp and officially opened the programme.
Chakradhar Mohapatra, Ramakrishna Mohanty, Govinda Mohanty, Bikash Datta, Guru Artatrana Satapathy, Prafulla Kumar Samantaray, and Mamata Mishra attend the ceremony. Artist Sagar Suradeo spoke at the beginning of the program. He briefed the audience on the background, goals, and cultural activities of the Parampara Parishad. Before the theatrical performance began, dancer Antimasha performed an Odissi dance piece on stage.
The play dramatises the classical legend of Lord Nilamadhaba and the origins of the Jagannath temple tradition in Puri.
The storyline tracks how deity Shri Nilamadhaba transitioned from his original shrine in the Brahmadri Hills to become Lord Jagannath, worshipped at the main temple in Puri.
The actors portrayed the interactions between the tribal king Biswabasu, the royal emissary Vidyapati, King Indradyumna, and Queen Gundicha. Through sequential scenes, the production explained the traditional narratives that connect tribal heritage with temple rituals.
Dr. Nirmal Chandra Suradeo wrote the script and directed the stage production. Prafulla Kumar Sahoo composed and directed the background music for the play.
Lead Characters and Actors are Shri Nilamadhaba (Ritesh Behera), Biswabasu (Debendra Prasad Paramaguru), King Indradyumna (Rabindra Kumar Mohapatra), Queen Gundicha (Nilima Nanda), Vidyapati (Sagar Suradeo), Lalita (Antimasha), Minister (Mantri) (Rajesh Samantaray), Sage Narada (Pratap Kumar Sahoo), Kotuala (Sachidananda Behera) and Supporting Ensemble (Shabar Community Characters) Purnachandra, Sudarshan, Rabindra, Rabi Narayan and Chakradhar.
The Nayagarh Literature and Culture Council regularly organises theatrical programs to preserve local heritage and historical storytelling. By staging "Shri Nilamadhaba" at Puri's Annapurna Theatre, the group connected artists from Nayagarh with audiences in the pilgrimage city. The production team used traditional stage techniques, structured dialogue, and coordinated music to narrate the sequence of events without relying on modern electronic effects.
Several dignitaries and cultural organisers inaugurated the evening event. The dignitaries lit the ceremonial lamp and officially opened the programme.
Chakradhar Mohapatra, Ramakrishna Mohanty, Govinda Mohanty, Bikash Datta, Guru Artatrana Satapathy, Prafulla Kumar Samantaray, and Mamata Mishra attend the ceremony. Artist Sagar Suradeo spoke at the beginning of the program. He briefed the audience on the background, goals, and cultural activities of the Parampara Parishad. Before the theatrical performance began, dancer Antimasha performed an Odissi dance piece on stage.
The play dramatises the classical legend of Lord Nilamadhaba and the origins of the Jagannath temple tradition in Puri.
The storyline tracks how deity Shri Nilamadhaba transitioned from his original shrine in the Brahmadri Hills to become Lord Jagannath, worshipped at the main temple in Puri.
The actors portrayed the interactions between the tribal king Biswabasu, the royal emissary Vidyapati, King Indradyumna, and Queen Gundicha. Through sequential scenes, the production explained the traditional narratives that connect tribal heritage with temple rituals.
Dr. Nirmal Chandra Suradeo wrote the script and directed the stage production. Prafulla Kumar Sahoo composed and directed the background music for the play.
Lead Characters and Actors are Shri Nilamadhaba (Ritesh Behera), Biswabasu (Debendra Prasad Paramaguru), King Indradyumna (Rabindra Kumar Mohapatra), Queen Gundicha (Nilima Nanda), Vidyapati (Sagar Suradeo), Lalita (Antimasha), Minister (Mantri) (Rajesh Samantaray), Sage Narada (Pratap Kumar Sahoo), Kotuala (Sachidananda Behera) and Supporting Ensemble (Shabar Community Characters) Purnachandra, Sudarshan, Rabindra, Rabi Narayan and Chakradhar.
The Nayagarh Literature and Culture Council regularly organises theatrical programs to preserve local heritage and historical storytelling. By staging "Shri Nilamadhaba" at Puri's Annapurna Theatre, the group connected artists from Nayagarh with audiences in the pilgrimage city. The production team used traditional stage techniques, structured dialogue, and coordinated music to narrate the sequence of events without relying on modern electronic effects.
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