Results: Odissi: Major Ancient Indian Classical Dance

Odissi (Odia: ଓଡିଶୀ Oḍiśī), also referred to as Orissi in older literature, is a major ancient Indian classical dance that originated in the Hindu temples of Odisha – an eastern coastal state of India. Odissi, in its history, was performed predominantly by women, and expressed religious stories and spiritual ideas, particularly of Vaishnavism (Vishnu as Jagannath). Odissi performances have also expressed ideas of other traditions such as those related to Hindu gods Shiva and Surya, as well as Hindu goddesses (Shaktism). Are you familiar with this dance form?

The dancer in the above video is Rahul Acharya and dancer. Have you heard of him before?

If you were able to watch the video, did you enjoy the music?

Would you go to any performances like this?