Performer's novel tribute to Lord Jagannath & Lord Krishna draws devotees
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Bhubaneswar: A distinctive artistic expression caught the attention of thousands of devotees during Bahuda Yatra in Puri on Saturday, as an Odissi dancer painted her face depicting Lord Jagannath and Lord Krishna on different sides.
Puri-based performer Aparna Panda, whose innovative representation symbolised the unity of divine forms, drew Lord Krishna on the right side of her face while showcasing Lord Jagannath's distinctive features on the left. The intricate artwork created a powerful visual representation of spiritual unity.
"Through the artistic expression, I wanted to convey that divinity is one, though we worship different forms.
The amalgamation of Lord Jagannath and Lord Krishna on my face represents the fundamental truth that all divine forms are ultimately one," said Aparna, whose elder sister Annapurna performed as Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in front of the chariots.
"During last year's Rath Yatra, I dressed up as Jagannath and my elder sister performed as devadasi. Our intention is to promote our culture and tradition during this world famous festival, which is the biggest platform.
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Nothing is possible without the blessings of Lord Jagannath," Annapurna said.
The unique presentation drew crowds near the chariots during Bahuda Yatra, with many devotees stopping to appreciate the symbolic artwork.
"It's a beautiful way to represent our ancient belief that all gods are one. Such artistic expressions help younger generations understand our cultural and spiritual heritage better," said Nirod Bihari Pattanayak, a devotee.
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