Tribal economy is characterised as subsistence oriented. The subsistence economy is based mainly on collecting, hunting and fishing (e.g., the…
About Odisha
The Tribals who constitute about one fourth of the total population of Odisha have very many dances of secular, religious…
Odissi dance is the typical classical dance form of Odisha and has its origin in the temples. The rhythm, the…
The term NABAKALEBAR is derived from Sanskrit Language “Naba” means “New” and “Kalebar” means “Body”, which means “NEW BODY”. New idols will…
Mahari Tradition of the Sri Mandira is the beautiful Parijata flower of art an history of Utkal. It also makes…
Karam or Karma literally means ‘fate’ in Kosli Oriya. This pastoral Sambalpuri folk dance is performed during the worship of…
In Oriya language, “Goti” means “single” and “Pua” means “boy”. For centuries, the Gotipua dance has been performed in Orissa…
Ghumura Dance (or Ghumra Dance) is one of the most leading folk dance form Kalahandi district of Odisha. It is…
Though Dusserah is the occasion of Sambalpuri folk dance Dalkhai, it’s the most popular folk-dance of Orissa, its performance is…
Chhau is an ancient dance form. It originated in the mock fights of the Oriya paikas (warriors) who fought rhythmically…