How does one distinguish Odissi from other Indian classical dance forms? Certainly because of its unique hair accessory, known as tahia, that is also the most striking aspect of Lord Jagannath’s ...

Hyderabad: Performing for the second time only after relocating to the city, Srijanee Chakraborty's recent performance at Lamakaan is a testimony to her passion and dedication to the dance form. A ...

The colours are diffused, the shots are blurred, and the rumble of a train often punctuates the two-hour recording. Yet what the home video captures is priceless – a filmed document of the early days ...

Into its second annual edition, the Nrutya Naibedya Odissi Utsav being hosted in the land of Odissi by three fabulous male Odissi dancers of Odisha – Pravat Kumar Swain, Pankaj Kumar Pradhan and ...

BHUBANESWAR: The sound of Odissi music greets visitors as they step into the regional centre of the Lalit Kala Akademi in Bhubaneswar. Soft strains from recordings by eminent gurus float through the ...

As the video reels open on a terrace covered by a corrugated roof, a lithe figure in workout clothes can be seen putting herself through some crushing regimens: jumps, hops, cartwheels, yoga and dance ...

One of the most significant contributions of Odisha to Indian culture and classical dance is Odissi. Witnessing it being performed against a backdrop of ancient temples is to witness beauty and poetry ...

Her heart beats and feet tap to the rhythms of Indian classical dance. When she joins her hands together on stage, she transforms into the epitome of grace. With over four decades of dedication to the ...

Bhubaneswar: A troupe of talented Odissi dancers from the state beautifully showcased India’s rich cultural heritage at the ...

Odissi dance performed at Gurgaon Utsav. GURUGRAM: Since Epicentre was put out to pasture (temporarily, hopefully), it isn’t that Gurgaonites have been starved of cultural nourishment. The Gurgaon ...