Alapa Cultural Trust - Milestones

2017: The Beginning

Alapa Cultural Trust was founded with limited resources and accommodations.
Inaugural annual festival held for one day.
Guru Shri Banamali Maharana, renowned Mardala exponent, honored.
Remarkable success achieved through the dedication of members and students.

2018-2019: Growing Recognition

Second annual festival extended to two days.
Students of Guru Nimakanta Routray from across Odisha participated.
Guru Ghanshyam Panda received the Alapa Sanman.
Event marked significant growth and wider participation.

2020-2022 : Resilience During the Pandemic

Annual Festival events were conducted online via YouTube Live and Facebook Live due to Covid-19.
Guru Nimakanta Routray initiated online Odissi music classes, keeping the community engaged.
Launched International Odissi Raaga Sangeet Competition with global participation and cash prizes.
Provided artistic and emotional respite during challenging times.

2023: A Grand Return

Annual festival was celebrated post-pandemic over two days.
Featured exceptional musicians from across India.
Students delivered mesmerizing performances.
Guru Ramahari Das honored with Alapa Sanman-2023.

2024: The 8th Annual Festival

Two-day festival marked by outstanding student performances.
Padma Shree Shyamani Pattanaik awarded Maha Guru Sanman.
Event celebrated as a major success in the Odissi music calendar.

2025: The 9th Annual Festival

Festival attracted a large number of musicians and enthusiasts.
Students experimented with innovative techniques, including performing two ragas simultaneously.
Maha Guru Sanman, accompanied by a cash award of ₹50,000, was presented to Guru Ghanshyam Panda.
Further established Alapa as a premier platform for Odissi music.