Nrityanchal's much acclaimed dance drama “Rai-Krishna Padabali” will be staged at Mayapur, Krishnanagar of Paschimbanga, India on August 10. Organised by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) of Mayapur, the dancedrama will be staged at an international congregation of devotees marking Janmashtomi’ (birth of Lord Sri Krishna). Every year, the international congregation is held at Mayapur.

Inspired by “Bhanusingher Padabali”, one of Tagore's earliest works, noted Bangladeshi poet Sheikh Hafizur Rahman wrote the dance-drama. Renowned Indian dancer-choreographer Sukalyan Bhattacharya directed the dance-drama. Ratna Chowdhury, of India, directed

music for the production.

The story of the dance-drama zooms in on the endless love between Rai (played by Shamim Ara Nipa) and Krishna (Shibli Mohammad). Rai is distraught prior to Krishna's ascension to the throne of Mathura. Rai shares unforgettable memories of Krishana with the Gopes and Gopinis (friends) — Subal, Lalita, Bishakha, Brinda and others.

A team consisting of 25 artistes of Nrityanchal has left Dhaka yesterday for Krishnanagar.

After showcasing their performance in India, the , 1 troupe will come back to Bangladesh on August 12.