Welcome To Supreetam

Founded in 2008 by visionary Guru Prafulla Behera, SUPREETAM is one of Odisha’s leading cultural organizations, located in Dakhin Praharaj Pur, Jaleswar, near the Odisha-West Bengal border and the holy river Subarnarekha. Dedicated to preserving the rich artistic heritage of the region, SUPREETAM is a collective of 50 committed members working to uplift and empower tribal communities through culture and skill development. Recognizing the socio-economic challenges faced by tribal groups—particularly in remote areas where access to education, resources and government support is minimal—SUPREETAM focuses on holistic growth. The institution offers vocational training in pottery, carpentry and sewing, fostering creativity while building life skills and self-reliance. This dual approach—nurturing artists and empowering individuals—makes SUPREETAM a beacon of hope and a model for cultural and community-based development.

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Tailoring Class

Supreetam

2025

Nurturing Creativity and Innovation

SUPREETAM honours exceptional contributions in art and culture through two prestigious awards — the Bhaktakabi Dinakrushna Das Award and the Guru Prafulla Behera Award. These awards are named after two iconic personalities who have significantly shaped Odisha’s cultural and literary heritage. They are a tribute to the legacy of traditional art forms and serve to celebrate and encourage their continued preservation.

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Our Mission

SUPREETAM empowers communities through performing arts and social work. It preserves traditional art forms like Odissi and Chhau dance while promoting creativity, education and skill-building.

Through initiatives like Swachh Bharat and environmental conservation, it supports marginalized groups, using art as a catalyst for cultural preservation, empowerment and sustainable development.

Our Vision

SUPREETAM envisions becoming a center for cultural revival by preserving and promoting classical, folk, and tribal art forms like Santhali dance, Sambalpuri music, and terracotta art. It fosters artistic growth through traditional crafts, visual arts, and platforms for intellectual exchange, ensuring their relevance and continuity in the modern era.

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Discover Innovation

Step into a world where ancient rhythms and contemporary expression converge. 'Discover Innovation' is not just a celebration of Odishi dance—it is a reawakening. Through refined choreography and bold experimentation, we reinterpret the classical to create performances that resonate with today’s audiences. While staying rooted in the spiritual and narrative depth of the Natya Shastra, we explore new aesthetics, musical dimensions, and emotive storytelling. Join us as we usher in a new era for Odishi—an era that honors its sanctity while welcoming a future of boundless artistic exploration.

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Enhancing Creativity

Odishi dance has always been a medium of divine expression, but in the hands of today’s visionaries, it becomes a limitless canvas for creativity. 'Enhancing Creativity' invites you into a vibrant tapestry of movement, where each mudra tells a story and each expression carries centuries of cultural wisdom. We blend mythological narratives with original compositions, exploring the dynamics of space, rhythm, and rasa. Whether performed on a grand stage or in intimate settings, our work seeks to inspire and provoke—transforming classical dance into a dialogue between past and present, performer and audience, tradition and imagination.

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Revolutionizing Ideas

With 'Revolutionizing Ideas', we dare to question, to reimagine, and to reconstruct the traditional framework of Odishi dance. This is not rebellion—it is evolution. We delve into the philosophical roots of the form, reinterpreting ancient themes with a bold contemporary lens. Our performances incorporate experimental soundscapes, unconventional narratives, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, all while preserving the essence of Odishi’s grace, fluidity, and devotion. This journey challenges conventions and welcomes diversity—where every movement is not only an homage to our cultural heritage but also a step towards a more inclusive, dynamic, and expressive future.