Gandharva Kala Parisad, an institute of Visual and performing Arts and Literature was founded in the year 1974, by Dr. Dibakar Mishra in association with the eminent gurus of that time. As a Cultural institution it is engaged in teaching and promoting Odishi Dance, Vocal, Acting, Literature and Fine Arts and related art forms. It has played a pioneering role in popularizing and deliberating Odishi Dance and Music in Odisha, India and abroad. Since its inception, it has focused on conserving the cultural tradition of Odisha and strengthening it. In all these years, it has produced many artists of national and international repute. Gandharva Kala Parisad has become a strong medium of bringing together all the artistry in one platform.