Devadasis give blessings to Mahari Acolyte

Elder devadasis passing on the mahari tradition to a younger generation dancer, already blessed by them for the purpose. Guru Panda, Principal, Udayana Cultural Academy, stands witness. Painting of Late Guru Padmashri Pankaj Charan Das in background. 

Photo courtesy the Devadasis and Udayana Cultural Academy.

Parasamani & Sashimani of Lord Jagannatha Temple with Mahari Dancer Sampurna (between) and Guru Rabi Narayan Panda, Principal, Udayana Cultural Academy, of Puri.