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Course Content: Classical dance in India evolved as an expression of devotion to the Higher Being. Odissi, one of the seven Indian classical dance forms, was nurtured in the famous shrines of Orissa. A large number of dancing girls known as Maharis were attached to these temples, performing morning and evening rituals for the deities. Although this tradition declined with political upheavals in the region, it was... Category: Classical Dance | Orissa Dance AcademyIndia (Orissa)  Orissa Dance Academy, one of the premier cultural institution of Orissa, founded by Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, eminent Odissi dance exponent. Established... |
