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Since 1986, this festival has been organized in the state jointly by Odisha Tourism [4] and Odissi Research Centre [5] to promote the diverse Indian dance heritage as well as the popularity of Konark Temple and Odisha as a tourist destination. [6] Along with this, during the same period, International Sand Art Festival also takes place. [7]
Odissi dance is a combination of tandava (vigorous, masculine) and lasya (graceful, feminine) dances. It has two basic postures: tribhangi (in which the body is held with bends at the head, torso and knees) and chouka (a square-like stance, symbolising Jagannath). Fluidity in the upper torso is characteristic of Odissi dance, which is often ...
The Mokshya is a climatic pure dance of Odissi, aiming to highlight the liberation of soul and serenity in the spiritual. [17] Odissi dance recitals are in Odia and Sanskrit language in the music strictly follows ragas & talas of the Odissi music tradition. [61]
The festival is celebrated all over Odisha on the 2nd day of dark fortnight the lunar month of Ashadha (Asadha Sukla Dutiya) usually in June/July. The festival involves transporting of the idols of the deities Jagannatha, Balabhadra and Subhadra on giant chariot from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple. The chariots are pulled by ...
The songs are of folk and Odissi style. The dance originated from tribal dances, but has been much influenced by the Yatra and Pala performance of the state. Danda Naata is being gradually modernized in respect of music, dance, costume, style and make up. It is thereby losing its original simplicity and traditional characteristics.
Odissi music has a rich legacy dating back to the 2nd century BCE, when king Kharavela, the ruler of Odisha , patronized this music and dance. [ 6 ] The traditional artforms of Odisha such as Mahari, Gotipua , Prahallada Nataka , Radha Prema Lila, Pala , Dasakathia , Bharata Lila , Khanjani Bhajana, etc. are all based on Odissi music.
Odissi dance and music are classical forms. Odissi has a tradition of 2,000 years, and finds mention in the Natyashastra of Bharatamuni, possibly written circa 200 BCE. However, the dance form nearly became extinct during the British period, only to be revived after India's independence by a few proponents, such as Guru Deba Prasad Das, Guru ...
The dance is a stylized mock battle in which two groups of dancers armed with swords and shields, alternatively attack and defend themselves with vigorous movements and elegant stances. Especially notable is the accompanying music, noted for its rhythmic complexities and vigorous percussion.