The Chausathi Yogini Temple at Hirapur, 20 km from here, is a Shakti Peetha exuding a mystic power that is hard to fathom.
A group of Odishi dancers from the United States got a feel of it as they performed ‘Durga Shuti’ and ‘Mahisasura Badha’ at its premises on Tuesday.
These foreign artists from an Odishi dance school are on a tour of Odisha along with their guru Anand Shakti, exploring its rich art and culture.
The impromptu one-hour performance without accompanying musicians or audience was a tribute to the power the Chausathi Yogini Temple embodies. It was also a prelude to the upcoming Chausathi Yogini Mahotsav to begin from December 23.
The three-day festival, which is being organised for past 10 years, witnesses vibrant classical and folk dance performances along with music recitals.