Published on: February 27, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
Chhattisgarh’s eminent Kathak exponent Dr. Krishna Kumar Sinha brought pride to the state at the 52nd Khajuraho Dance Festival, held from February 20 to 26, 2026. The internationally acclaimed festival was organized by the Ustad Alauddin Khan Sangeet Evam Kala Akademi with the support of the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
As part of the “Laya Shala” segment focusing on the Guru-Shishya (teacher-disciple) tradition, Dr. Sinha delivered a scholarly lecture on the Indian knowledge system and the spiritual and cultural bond between guru and disciple. He elaborated on how artistic traditions are preserved and transmitted through discipline, devotion, and sustained practice, ensuring continuity between tradition and modernity.
Drawing from the lineage of his gurus — court artist Prof. Kalyan Das Mahant of the Raigarh Darbar and the legendary Kathak maestro Birju Maharaj — Dr. Sinha highlighted the distinctive features of the Lucknow and Raigarh gharanas.
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A special highlight of the presentation was a unique grandfather-granddaughter Kathak demonstration, where his granddaughter, Kumari Prasiddhi Sinha, showcased the practical nuances of the dance form. The presentation was widely appreciated by scholars and art enthusiasts present at the festival. Through his “Triveni” initiative, Dr. Sinha continues to represent the third generation of his family in Kathak, performing alongside his son Tushar and granddaughter, thereby strengthening Chhattisgarh’s cultural identity on prestigious national platforms.
He also demonstrated the traditional temple-based narrative singing traditions, reflecting his innovative efforts to blend heritage with contemporary presentation. The audience lauded his scholarly and practical contributions.
In the concluding session, Dr. Krishna Kumar Sinha conducted a special training workshop for young Kathak artists, focusing on rare and lesser-known compositions of the Raigarh gharana, further enriching the artistic discourse at the festival.
