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Odissi dancers to bring alive episodes from mythology

October 30, 2025 7:57 am

Entry to the event, that will be held at the Shakuntala Jagannath Shetty Auditorium on November 1 from 6pm to 8pm, is free.

How Delhi celebrated Odisha's most-famous dance festival, Barabati Nrutyotsaba

June 26, 2025 6:38 pm

Odissi dancer Geeta Mahalik on the importance of the festival and its cultural significance

Guru Mayadhar Raut, Odissi exponent who helped codify the artform, passes away at 94

February 25, 2025 11:59 am

Evicted from government housing in 2022, Raut was a master of Natya Shastra and made significant contributions in giving Odissi its classical status

‘She was electrifying’: Nation mourns the loss of Yamini Krishnamurti, a trailblazing Indian classical dancer

August 04, 2024 1:56 pm

“She's the reason why I am dancing,” says Geeta Chandran, a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer who knew Krishnamurti personally

For Ranjana Gauhar, Odissi is more than a dance form: ‘It is a philosophy, an ideology that makes you one with God’

September 04, 2023 4:39 pm

In an interview with indianexpress.com, Ranjana Gauhar talked about the struggles she faced in her journey, the powerful lessons she has learnt in her career, and much more.

Gunjan celebrates purity of Odissi dance

September 05, 2023 6:51 pm

Rooted in tradition, Guru Meera Das aims to acquaint the youth with the classical dance

'Indians need to buckle up and start taking classical dances seriously': Odissi dancer Molina Singh

January 02, 2023 11:13 am

"Through your art, speak for the betterment of society at large," said Molina Singh, who is also a yoga teacher and naturopath

Noted Odissi dancer Laxmipriya Mohapatra dies at 86; Naveen Patnaik condoles

March 21, 2021 12:31 pm

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed grief over her death and paid tributes to the departed soul while recalling her contribution in promoting Odissi dance

Out of Step

July 28, 2019 6:00 am

Why Odisha’s chhau dance remains a neglected form.

The Master’s Steps

May 20, 2019 10:54 am

Malaysian legendary choreographer and Indian classical dancer Ramli Ibrahim on the piece, Odissi on High, cross-cultural collaboration and the power of movement.

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