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Odisha

Odissiଓଡ଼ିଶୀ

One of the eight classical dances of India — a temple-origin dance of Odisha distinguished by the tribhangi (three-bend) stance and sculpturesque grace, danced to Odissi music and the Odia language.

Odisha

Chhau (Mayurbhanj)ମୟୂରଭଞ୍ଜ ଛଊ

The unmasked Odia variant of the Chhau dance-martial tradition — performed by men and increasingly women of Mayurbhanj, blending martial athleticism with Vaishnava and Shakta narratives.

Odisha

Gotipuaଗୋଟିପୁଆ

The boys'-dance of Odisha — a precursor to Odissi, performed by young male dancers in female costume to the music of Odissi vocalists and the Mardala drum.