Mangala Bhatt

The guru-shishya relationship is considered to be one of the most sacred bonds of learning in Indian culture. For noted Kathak artiste Uma Dogra, it is the late Kathak maestro Pandit Durgalal who has been the guiding force in her life. In an effort to pay tribute to her guru's undying spirit, she has been organising the festival under the Sam Ved Society for Performing Arts for the last 27 years.