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Murta Maheswara
How Shiva Manifests Himself to Us
Performers
How many faces can a god wear, and how many can we see within ourselves?
Murta Maheswara is an exploration of Lord Shiva beyond myth and ritual, a journey through the shifting facets of a god who embodies creation and dissolution, stillness and motion, silence and sound. In this performance, Shiva emerges not as an abstract deity, but as a living force: carefree, truthful, and boundless, mirroring the many layers of our own being.
Through three deeply symbolic themes, the performance reveals Shiva’s essence:
Pashupati, the ancient lord of all creatures, seen in the Harappan seals surrounded by trusting animals, both fierce and tender.
Shiva–Shakti, the eternal union of energy and awareness, where creation and destruction entwine in cosmic rhythm.
Dhwani–Pratidhwani, the origin and echo of sound itself, born from the beat of Shiva’s damaru and reverberating through the universe.
In tracing these facets, Murta Maheswara becomes a meditation on divinity, inviting us to listen, to feel, and perhaps even to find Shiva within ourselves.
Supported by;
Performers
Sharmila Biswas
Sharmila Biswas is among India’s foremost Odissi dancers and choreographers, acclaimed for her scholarship, creativity, and deep engagement with the traditional arts of Odisha. A distinguished disciple of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, she has been at the forefront of developing and promoting Odissi dance and music for over three decades. As Artistic Director of Odissi Vision & Movement Centre (OVM), she has created a vibrant body of work that explores the form’s roots and evolving aesthetics. A recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, she is also graded ‘Outstanding’ by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and ‘Top’ by Doordarshan. Author of Knowing Odissi and Offstage with Sharmila Biswas, she continues to inspire generations of dancers through her artistry and mentorship.
Koushik Das
Koushik Das is a senior repertory dancer at Odissi Vision & Movement Centre, training under Guru Smt. Sharmila Biswas. Recognized as a Promising Artist by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, his performances reflect both technical precision and expressive depth, honed through years of dedicated practice and stage experience.
Dipjoy Sarkar
Dipjoy Sarkar, a repertory dancer with Odissi Vision & Movement Centre, has trained under Guru Smt. Sharmila Biswas. A first-class graduate in Odissi dance from Rabindra Bharati University, he is a recipient of the CCRT Senior National Scholarship from the Ministry of Culture and has earned several distinctions, including first place at the West Bengal State Music Academy’s Odissi competition.
Raaginni Hindocha
Raaginni Hindocha, a dedicated disciple of Guru Smt. Sharmila Biswas, performs as part of the OVM repertory, appearing at prestigious festivals including Konark, Dhauli-Kalinga, Hirakud, Dover Lane Music Conference, and NAAD. Alongside dance, she is a professional editor and designer, contributing her creative sensibility to the performing arts.
Biswajit Mondal
Biswajit Mondal has been training under Guru Smt. Sharmila Biswas for over three years and is a repertory dancer with Odissi Vision & Movement Centre. He has performed at major national venues such as the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi, NCPA, and Kalakshetra Foundation, and recently won first place at the West Bengal State Music Academy’s Odissi competition.
