From the early years of apprenticeship and struggle to the Padma Vibhushan award which he received recently, Kelucharan’s artistic journey is one of continuous dedication and search for excellence. For him dance is sadhana, teaching his dharma. From his gurus he imbibed the essence, the passion and poetry of Odissi and these secrets he shares with his students. A great dancer, a brilliant choreographer, a patient teacher and above all, a fine person, Kelucharan’s wisdom and undemanding simplicity give him a unique vision and child-like purity.