Special Odissi Workshops Initiated in Bengaluru Schools Under the Tie-up with Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts

Routes 2 Roots, with the CSR support of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Limited, conducted a series of Odissi dance workshops across government schools in Bengaluru from 30 October to 2 November. The workshops introduced students to the elegance, expressive storytelling, and rich cultural heritage of Odissi, fostering an appreciation for India’s classical dance traditions through interactive learning and demonstrations. The sessions were led by Shomrita Mandal, a versatile Odissi performer and disciple of Guru Smt. Barnalee Sarkar since 2015. More than 7,000 students attended these workshops collectively and participated in it with great enthusiasm.

The workshops were attended by our founder Mr. Rakesh Gupta; Ms. Soni Kumari, Project Coordinator at Routes 2 Roots; and Mrs. Priyanka Rajgadkar, Associate Vice President - ESG, reflecting the collaborative commitment towards making India’s rich artistic and cultural traditions accessible to students.