Manipur Mail on January 10, 1996 wrote,
“Anjika Centre for Manipuri Dance and Movement Therapy in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal presented a two-day session of Manipuri Maharas, in a scale and manner that was unprecedented thanks to the efforts made by Smt. Priti Patel, a prominent exponent of Manipuri classical tradition on behalf of Anjika several other associations and patrons in Calcutta as well as in Manipur... a cultural bonanza rarely to be seen outside Manipur.”

The Statesman reported on February 9, 1996
“The production was unique in that it included a number of distinguished gurus from Manipur. The outdoor performance of Manipuri dance not only brought alive legends but was also supported beautifully by a full moon in the background. The dialogues and the songs were in Meitei, the language of Manipur and it was amazing to see the dancers themselves singing. Their quivering voices remained strong and steady on high notes.”

Sunil Kothari reviewed in The Economic Times, Calcutta on January 13, 1996,
“Inspired by the Divine Flute...the presentation of the traditional Natasankirtana and the Maharasa on a full moon night...at Sangam, Fort William...the credit for that goes to Anjika, a young organization set up by Priti Patel to preserve and propagate Manipuri Culture. One was transported to a mandap in the bylanes of Imphal, Manipur... The Maharasa…was undoubtedly a sight for the Gods... as a lead Gopi Priti Patel was all grace… It was a breathtaking sight which took the audience to an altogether another place of awareness. It was the most fascinating sight and rarely does one witness it in Metropolitan surroundings...A commendable exercise in aesthetic presentation.”