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| Odissi Dance |
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Odissi dance is the Indian classical dance, which
reflects the culture & tradition of orissa.
It may be traced back more than 2000 years. At first
this classical dance were performed inside temples for worshiping. Later
on it was moved out of the temple. Gotipuas is the first young dancer of
16th century performing dance outside the temple.
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Odissi Dance Styles
Mangalacharan:
This is a particular style of dance where
permission is sought from the Gods by enloging. This is performed
in three sections: Bhumi pranam (Regards to earth), Bandana (Prayer), Sabhapranam (Regards to Gods, Gurus, Audiance).
Battu:
This is also known as sthayee Nritya. It opines that Lord Shiva is the establisher of dance. It is made up of series of
sculpturesque poses representing the playing of vina(lute).
Pallavi:
Pallavi means to elaborate, prepared by tilting in different Raagas of odyssey. It is started from slow rhythm and gradually increases
& ends in a speedy rhythm.
Abhinaya:
The dance which is performed in its gestures singing songs with its expressions of meaning & emotions is called Abhinaya. In this
dance the dancer can makes audience laugh & cry. Here feelings are expressed according to the meanings of each word through
Mudra(Posture).
Moksha:
Moksha or Mokhya is a release from worldly bonds & is interpreted as one of the four aims of life i.e.
Religion, Property, Inclination, Salvation. The aim & object of salvation
is to be merged with the supreme soul.
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