Currently working in the Centre for American Studies at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. A post graduate and gold medalist, topper in sociology and also a post graduate and gold medalist in Classical dance. A junior and senior national scholarship holder of Ministry of culture, government of India. Having an interest to work in the field of Classical dance, indigenous art and culture, its relevance with climate change and connection of temple architecture, Migration and role of culture in resettlement. Role of culture in holistic development of child.