A resonant confluence of scholarship, performance, and practice unfolded at Odyssey / Odissi Conference: Curating Guru Poushali Mukherjee’s Aesthetics on 6 January 2026 at Sister Nivedita University. Jointly organised by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and SNU, the conference celebrated Odissi’s evolving aesthetics through inspiring performances, insightful panel discussions, and an engaging workshop. Eminent gurus, scholars, and performers from India and abroad shared perspectives