Bhubaneswar: The five-day long Konark Festival hosted in the open-air auditorium with the Sun Temple at the backdrop concluded with a Mohiniattam performance on Wednesday.

Kanak Rele's disciples from Nalanda Dance Research Centre came up with a number of beautiful presentations.

The Mohiniattam performance began with an invocatory on Lord Ganesha, which was followed by Ritu Duruva, presenting the cycle of seasons based on Natya Sashtra. The next recital was Chandan Charichita, the Asthapadi from Geeta Govinda. The concluding piece was Jeeva set to choreographic pattern.

The dance-drama in Odissi Ripu Parinama was appreciation by one and all. The choreography depicted six enemies of human beings - kama (lust), krodha (anger), lobha (avarice), moha (attachment), mada (pride) and mascharya (jealousy) which made the kings of the mythology face their doom.

Ten groups, specialised in various classical Indian dance forms, performed at the festival this year.

One of the highlights of the festival was a performance by Malaysia-based Odissi dancer Ramli Ibrahim along with members of his dance troupe Sutra Foundation. Around 24 dancers staged Ganjam, a recital inspired by folk dances and music traditions of Ganjam district of south Odisha.