The Gita Govinda, Jaidev’s celebrated work composed in Sanskrit, in the 12th century, is considered to be a seminal work of devotional poetry. It delves on the relationship of Radha and Krishna and has inspired artworks, musical compositions and pieces in Indian Classical dance forms such as Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Manipuri, Mohiniattam and Sattriya.

Odissi dancer Sujata Mohapatra will present ashtapadis from the poem