Sri Gopal Krushna Dash
Convenor
Sri Gopal Krushna Dash is an eminent cultural exponent and a respected convenor of the Dhanuyatra Mahotsav Organising Committee and the Cultural Committee of Zila Loka Kala Utsav, Bargarh.
A renowned folk-dance guru, he has previously served as a member of the Eastern Zonal Cultural Council in Kolkata, where he made significant contributions to the promotion and preservation of regional art and culture.
Sri Gopal Krushna Dash is an eminent cultural exponent and a respected convenor of the Dhanuyatra Mahotsav Organising Committee and the Cultural Committee of Zila Loka Kala Utsav, Bargarh.
A renowned folk-dance guru, he has previously served as a member of the Eastern Zonal Cultural Council in Kolkata, where he made significant contributions to the promotion and preservation of regional art and culture.
Smt. Sangeeta Aich Bhowmik
Joint Convenor
Sangeeta Aich Bhowmik is a renowned Bharatnatyam dancer and a senior disciple of Guru Smt. Thankamani Kutty. Quickly rising to prominence, she became a key performer in her Guru’s troupe. Sangeeta has performed extensively on national platforms, including programs by Doordarshan Kendra, Kolkata, and recordings at the Central Production Center in New Delhi.
As the founder of Sankaravaranm, a leading dance academy in India, she has also gained international recognition for her performances and contributions to the art of Bharatnatyam.
Sangeeta Aich Bhowmik is a renowned Bharatnatyam dancer and a senior disciple of Guru Smt. Thankamani Kutty. Quickly rising to prominence, she became a key performer in her Guru’s troupe. Sangeeta has performed extensively on national platforms, including programs by Doordarshan Kendra, Kolkata, and recordings at the Central Production Center in New Delhi.
As the founder of Sankaravaranm, a leading dance academy in India, she has also gained international recognition for her performances and contributions to the art of Bharatnatyam.
Sri Ramesh Mahananda
Eminent Music Director & Senior Fellowship Awardee, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India
Sri Ramesh Mahananda is a renowned music director and composer associated with Prasar Bharati, Govt. of India. A recipient of the prestigious Senior Fellowship from the Ministry of Culture, he has made significant contributions to Odia cinema, having directed numerous Odia feature films, telefilms, television serials, and English documentaries.
His notable Hindi albums, such as Sada-e-Bismi (Urdu), Mithi Yaadein, and Devi Dristi Jagannath Swamy, have earned him national acclaim, solidifying his reputation in the field of music.
Sri Ramesh Mahananda is a renowned music director and composer associated with Prasar Bharati, Govt. of India. A recipient of the prestigious Senior Fellowship from the Ministry of Culture, he has made significant contributions to Odia cinema, having directed numerous Odia feature films, telefilms, television serials, and English documentaries.
His notable Hindi albums, such as Sada-e-Bismi (Urdu), Mithi Yaadein, and Devi Dristi Jagannath Swamy, have earned him national acclaim, solidifying his reputation in the field of music.
Smt. Ritu Tuli
Convenor, Women Task Force
Smt. Ritu Tuli is an active leader engaged in various socio-cultural and spiritual organizations. She previously served as the President of Lion Club Silk Sambalpur and currently holds the position of Director at Oriflame. Additionally, she is the President of Panjabi Mahila Samiti, Sambalpur District, where she continues to contribute to community welfare and empowerment initiatives.
Smt. Ritu Tuli is an active leader engaged in various socio-cultural and spiritual organizations. She previously served as the President of Lion Club Silk Sambalpur and currently holds the position of Director at Oriflame. Additionally, she is the President of Panjabi Mahila Samiti, Sambalpur District, where she continues to contribute to community welfare and empowerment initiatives.