Lucknow: A mesmerising evening of classical dance, Kathak Sandhya, unfolded at Rai Umanath Bali auditorium, organised by Birju Maharaj Kathak Sansthan and Culture Department, UP, on Tuesday.The programme showcased the rich heritage of Kathak through three captivating presentations by noted Kathak guru Surendra Saikiya’s disciple Ishani Agrawal, along with her three disciples, Lavanya Das, Anika Thakur and Yashika Sankhla.Former principal financial adviser of Indian Railways Kalpana Dubey attended the programme as chief guest.The opening presentation, ‘Dhrupad Damaru Harkar Baje’, was dedicated to Lord Shiv and performed to Om Namah Shivay and ‘Hey Shivaay’.The second presentation, ‘Dhara’, featured a traditional Kathak recital by Ishani Agrawal.The third presentation, ‘Sufi Rang’, brought together Sufi sentiment, spirituality and expressive movements.
