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  2. Folk dance forms of Odisha - Wikipedia

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    Tiger dance is also performed in Berhampur during the Thakurani Jatra. Dalkhai: Mainly dalkhai is named after a goddess "dalkhai Devi". Though Dusserah is the occasion of Sambalpuri folk dance Dalkhai, it's the most popular folk-dance of Odisha, its performance is very common on all other festivals such as Bhaijiuntia, Phagun Puni, Nuakhai, etc.

  3. Gotipua - Wikipedia

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    Gotipua dance in Raghurajpur Gotipua dancers performing at Sterling Resort, Puri, Odisha. Gotipua (Odia- ଗୋଟିପୁଅ, pronounced goṭipuå) is a traditional dance form in the state of Odisha, India, and the precursor of Odissi classical dance. [1]

  4. List of folk dances of Odisha - Wikipedia

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    This is the main list of folk dances of the Indian state of Odisha. It is a non-categorized, index list of specific dances. It is a non-categorized, index list of specific dances. There may also be listed dances which could either be considered a specific dance or a family of related dances, depending on your perspective.

  5. Culture of Odisha - Wikipedia

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    Mahari Dance is one of the important dance forms of Odisha. Mahari dance originated in the temples of Odisha. History of Odisha provides evidence of the Devadasi cult in Odisha. Devadasis were dancing girls who were dedicated to the temples of Odisha. The Devadasis in Odisha were known as Maharis and the dance performed by them came to be known ...

  6. Odissi - Wikipedia

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    Odishi Odissi performance at Nishagandi Dance Festival 2024 Native name ଓଡ଼ିଶୀ Genre Indian classical dance Origin Odisha, India Part of a series on Hinduism Hindus Mythology Origins Historical History Indus Valley Civilisation Vedic Hinduism Dravidian folk religion Śramaṇa Tribal religions in India Traditional Itihasa-Purana Epic-Puranic royal genealogies Epic-Puranic ...

  7. Danda Nata - Wikipedia

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    Danda Naata is an Indian dance festival that originated in the Ganjam district of Odisha. Danda Naata is a form of a religious festival that has theatrical and dance components. [3] [4] The dance is done mainly to worship Lord Shiva, the God of destruction of the Hindu mythology. There are other Gods and Goddesses that are worshiped by the ...

  8. Bagha Nacha - Wikipedia

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    Four changus, which is a traditional musical instrument, are required. The instruments need constant warming, which is why a vehicle filled with haystacks follows the bagha nacha performers. [ 3 ] Garlands made of katha champa flowers are put on the performers to keep them cool through the intense performances.

  9. Arts of Odisha - Wikipedia

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    The Indian state of Odisha has a rich cultural and artistic heritage. Due to the reign of many different rulers in the past, arts and crafts in Odisha underwent many changes giving an artistic diversity today in the forms of traditional handicrafts, painting and carving, dance and music, clothing, etc.