Power Grid Baripada Substation Stages Dance Drama ‘Sammānara Dori’ at State-Level Regional Cultural Festival

Baripada, November 7, 2026: The State-Level Regional Cultural Festival–2026, organised under the auspices of Power Grid Odisha, Bhubaneswar, was held at Rail Bhavan. Ten Power Grid substations from across the state participated in the festival and presented short dance dramas based on regional themes. On this occasion, the dance drama ‘Sammanara Dori’ (The Thread of Respect), presented by the Power Grid Baripada Substation at Kuchei, Mayurbhanj, received appreciation from the audience. Written by E. Saroj Kumar Lakra and directed by Trilochan Sahu, the drama featured performances by Saroj Kumar Lakra, Dolly Priya Lakra, Baishnabi Lakra, Baishnab Lakra, Ratikanta Pradhan, Ranjita Behera, Debashish Mahanta, Nibedita Mahanta, Debasmita Mahanta, Pradeep Kumar Swain, Jayshree Rout, Smruti Ranjan Behera, Kisun Charan Majhi, Kamala Murmu, Gautam Kuilla, Shankhai Soren and Saraswati Soren. Rupam Ram assisted with music and choreography. The drama highlighted women's empowerment and the importance of respecting women. It was based on the unique tradition of Baripada's famous Rath Yatra, where women have had the privilege of pulling Goddess Subhadra's chariot exclusively since 1975. The performers delivered impressive and realistic performances, captivating the audience and conveying a strong message about women's dignity, equality and empowerment.