Mumbai, July 23: Commencing Guru Purnima celebrations at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), the first weekend of its annual programming, 'Parampara', on Day 2, saw ace Odissi dancer and Guru Ratikant Mohapatra paying a stunning tribute to his father, Odissi legend Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, through a neo-classical interpretation of the traditional art form.

The recital was followed by another spectacular performance by award-winning Bharatanatyam dancer Rama Vaidyanathan, who brought alive myriad nuances of the dance form.

Speaking on the occasion, Reliance Foundation Founder & Chairperson Nita Ambani, who has trained as a Bharatanatyam dancer since the age of 5, expressed heartfelt gratitude towards her gurus. 

This year, she graced the inaugural programme in an elegant white-and-gold Kasavu saree from SWADESH. Crafted by the talented artisans of Kerala over 20 days, the beautiful handloom weave with a tissue pallu, magnificent border, and intricate details of meena kari butta makes a simple but sophisticated statement.