Report by OD bureau; New Delhi: Parichay Foundation has organised a dance recital by Kuchipudi danseuse Shallu Jindal and acclaimed Kathak dancer Shovana Narayan at Shri Satya Sai Auditorium.  Both the dancers enthralled Delhiites during the cultural event namely Aadya.

Jindal's recital include Kuchipudi items like Shiva Panchakshara Stuthi (Nagendraharaya), Jab Se Tune Mujhe Deewana Bana Rakha Hai and Tarangam with Thaali, which comprises dancing on the rim of a brass plate coordinated with complicated rhythmic patterns.

Earlier in the evening the event was inaugurated by MP Prasana Patsani, MP Shasi Bhusan Behera, danseuse  Shallu Jindal and Shovana Narayan. On this occasion MP Patsani felicitated both Shallu Jindal, Shovana Narayan.

The dance recital is one among the various events, such as guest lectures, musical events, debates, variety entertainment programmes, etc, which are conducted by Parichay Foundation.

It should be noted that Parichay Foundation is a philanthropic organisation headed by noted social activist Rosalin Patsani. Through Parichay Foundation she worked for the promotion of Indian art & Culture and bringing economic & social upliftment for underprivileged women in rural Odisha & slums of Delhi.