Preparations Of Dhanu Yatra In Full Swing

Bargarh, Dec 27: The Bargarh district is in full swing ahead of ‘Dhanu Yatra’, the world’s biggest open air theater festival, which is scheduled to be held from January 11 to 21 in the country.

A decision in this regard was taken at the Dhanu Yatra Core Committee meeting here. The meeting also decided to add more colours to the 11-day festival by organizing more entertainment programmes and cultural shows.

The artistes have been rehearsing the play at Akhada sala, the Kalyan Mandap in Bargarh. They are preparing themselves both mentally and physically to essay the roles to perfection.

Costume are also being designed for the actors. Jhankara Chitralaya Chief Debananda Sahu’s family has been designing these costumes since the last 69 years. The emphasis is always on those for the demon king Kansa.

The festival is being held in Bargarh since 1947. Dhanu Yatra begins with the king of Mathura Kansa ascending the throne and ends with Lord Krishna killing his uncle.