Founded in 2002 by Guru Sri Bichitrananda Swain, Rudrakshya is dedicated to the enhancement of the Odissi dance style with special emphasis on developing new and innovative choreography. Rudrakshya seeks to preserve the integrity of this art form by building upon the foundation reconstructed and developed passionately by the forefathers of Odissi. Rudrakshya salutes these great pioneers of the Odissi tradition and seeks to carry their vision forward.