Legendary dance

Legendary dance - Odissi

'Odissi' is one of the legendary art of Orissa. The love theme of Lord Krishna and Lordess Radha were prominently described in this dance. Odissi dance is recognized by India Government in 1958, with introducing at Sangeeth Natak Academy by Mrs. Indrani Rehman.

'Odissi' dance originates from Orissa, is one of the recognized dances in India apart from Kathak, Kuchipudi and Bharat Natyam. The various steps of Odissi dance are, Mangalacharan, Batu Nritya, Pallavi, Abhinaya and Mokshya. The dance based on the songs of Goddess Radha and God Krishna. Most of the songs were written by Jayadev (Gita Govinda) and Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja, Kabi Surya Baladev Rath, Banamali, Gopal Krishna, & Vidagdha Kabi Abhimanyu Samant Singhara. Earlier this dance was performed in front of Sri Jagannath, in the year 1958 Odissi dance recognized as one of the classical dance form.
Odissi

Guru Parampara (Teacher's generation) of Odissi:
The Guru-Shishya Parampara (Teacher & the taught generation) of Odissi is obliging to sustain this art and promoting the culture of Orissa in worldwide. The most prominent Gurus name is listed here:
1. Guru Pankaj Charan Das
2. Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra
3. Guru Deba Prasad Das
4. Guru Mayadhar Rout
5. Guru Harekrishna Behera
6. Guru Surendranath Jena
7. Guru Ramani Ranjan Jena
8. Guru Gangadhar Pradhan

Some renowned Odissi Danseuses:
1. Priyambada Mohanty Hejmadi
2. Sanjukta Panigrahi
3. Kumkum Mohanty
4. Minati Mishra
5. Sonal Mansingh
6. Gita Mahalik
7. Dr. Ileana Citarist

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