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Laudi Badi Khela
Several folk dance forms evolved in different regions of Odisha, Odissi and Chhau_dance, Chhau being some popular forms. Sambalpuri dance is most popular dance of western Odisha and is enjoyed by many. Laudi Khela Laudi Khela, also known as Gauda Nacha is a form of dance practiced in some coastal districts of Odisha, including Cuttack district, Cuttack, Jajapur district, Jajapur, Jagatsinghpur district, Jagatsinghpur, Puri district, Puri, Khurda district, Khurda, Bhadrak district, Bhadrak, Baleswar district, Baleswar, Dhenkanal district, Dhenkanal, and Angul district, Angul. Traditionally, the performers are young boys of the 'Gopal (caste), Gauda' or 'Gopal (caste), Gopal' (Yadav) castes. This dance is performed during Dol Purnima, Dola Purnima (Holi). The dance is dedicated to Krishna and his consort Radha. The dancers wear clothes associated with Krishna, ''ghagudi'' (small bells as girdles), and peacock feathers. Each dancer carries two sticks, striking each other's stick ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odisha
Odisha (English: , ), formerly Orissa ( the official name until 2011), is an Indian state located in Eastern India. It is the 8th largest state by area, and the 11th largest by population. The state has the third largest population of Scheduled Tribes in India. It neighbours the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal to the north, Chhattisgarh to the west, and Andhra Pradesh to the south. Odisha has a coastline of along the Bay of Bengal in Indian Ocean. The region is also known as Utkala and is also mentioned in India's national anthem, " Jana Gana Mana". The language of Odisha is Odia, which is one of the Classical Languages of India. The ancient kingdom of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka (which was again won back from them by King Kharavela) in 261 BCE resulting in the Kalinga War, coincides with the borders of modern-day Odisha. The modern boundaries of Odisha were demarcated by the British Indian government when Orissa Province wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radha
Radha ( sa, राधा, ), also called Radhika, is a Hindu goddess and the chief consort of the god Krishna. She is worshiped as the goddess of love, tenderness, compassion, and devotion. She is the avatar of goddess Lakshmi and is also described as the chief of the ''Gopis'' (milkmaids). During Krishna's youth, she appears as his lover and companion. Many traditions and scriptures accord Radha the status of the eternal consort and wife of Krishna. Radha, as a supreme goddess, is considered as the female counterpart and the internal potency (''hladini shakti'') of Krishna, who resides in Goloka, the celestial abode of Radha Krishna. Radha is said to accompany Krishna in all his incarnations. In Radha Vallabh Sampradaya and Haridasi Sampradaya, only Radha is worshiped as the supreme deity. Elsewhere, she is venerated with Krishna as his principal consort in Nimbarka Sampradaya, Pushtimarg, Mahanam Sampraday, Swaminarayan Sampradaya, Vaishnava-Sahajiya and Gaudiya Vaishnavis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonepur, Orissa
Subarnapur, also known as Sonepur, is a town and district headquarters of Subarnapur district of Odisha. The district spreads over an area of 2284.89 km2. It is also known as Second Varanasi of India for its cluster of temples having architectural importance and also of tantricism and second Allahabad for the Meeting Point (Sangam) of two rivers Mahanadi and Tel in place just like in Allahabad. Subarnapur is also famous for silk, handloom, prawns, terracotta etc. History Sonepur was formerly the capital of Sonepur State, a princely state of British India. Demographics India census, Sonepur town had a population of 17,535. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Sonepur has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 65%. In Sonepur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Education * Maharaja High School, Sonepur * Sonepur College, Sonepur Temples of Sonepur * SH ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Binka
''Binka'' was a British animated children's television series about the adventures of a large tomcat named Binka, who frequently travels to three houses for three meals a day. The show aired from 2001 to 2005 (four years, including repeats), running for twenty-six five-minute long episodes on weekday mornings and was first transmitted on BBC1. Characters and settings Binka – The main character in the cartoon. This blue and white tomcat likes Suki, chasing squirrels, hunting, eating, exercise and napping. He does not like Spit, bathing or being annoyed by the squirrel. Suki – A purple female cat who likes Binka. She can be friendly to Binka but she can also be disdainful. She walks in a rather vain way. Tango – The playful puppy who lives with the Lockett family. He likes Binka but he can be an annoyance to him. Nonetheless, Binka and Tango are good friends. Spit – A scornful dark green cat who has a strong dislike for Binka and can be considered the " antagonist" of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiger Dance
Tiger dance is a traditional performing art in which persons wearing tiger costumes dance by themselves or with others. Asia Indonesia * Reog Ponorogo of Ponorogo, Java India * Puliyattam - Tamil nadu * Pilivesa , Huli Vesha - Tulu Nadu region spanning the Indian states of Karnataka and Kerala. * Puli Kali - Kerala * Baagh Naach - Subarnapur district, Ganjam district, Odisha * Manavi Vagh (Human Tiger) - Nagpur, Maharashtra Nepal * Baagh Naach of Newa People of Nepal China * Tiger dance of Hainan * Tiger dance of Henan * Tiger dance of Lo Wu, Northern District, Hong Kong * Tiger dance of Yongji, Shanxi Japan * Tiger dance of Kamaishi, Iwate * Tiger dance of Ōfunato, Iwate * Tiger dance of Shizuoka prefecture * Tiger dance of Yokosuka, Kanagawa (in Japanese)
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Baagh Naach
Bagha Nacha or Tiger Dance is performed in Binka, Sonepur of Subarnapur district and Brahmapur,_Odisha, Brahmapur and in some parts of Ganjam district in Odisha. It is performed in the month of chaitra. In this, the male dancer paints himself like a tiger. Thus, it is called Bagha Nacha or Tiger Dance. References Folk dances of Odisha {{india-dance-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puri, Orissa
Puri () is a coastal city and a municipality in the state of Odisha in eastern India. It is the district headquarters of Puri district and is situated on the Bay of Bengal, south of the state capital of Bhubaneswar. It is also known as ''Sri Jagannatha Dhama'' after the 12th-century Jagannath Temple located in the city. It is one of the original Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus. Puri is known by several names since the ancient times, and was locally known as "Sri Kshetra" and the Jagannath temple is known as "Badadeula". Puri and the Jagannath Temple were invaded 18 times by Muslim rulers, from the 7th century AD till the early 19th century with the objective of looting the treasures of the temple. Odisha, including Puri and its temple, were part of British India from 1803 till India attained independence in August 1947. Even though princely states do not exist in India today, the heirs of the House of Gajapati still perform the ritual duties of the temple. The temp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramachandra Deva I
Gajapati Rāmachandra Deva I (1568–1607; popularly called Abhinava Indradyumna) was the founder of the Bhoi dynasty of Khurda in Odisha, India. He became the ruler of Khurda kingdom after defeating Mukunda Deva in 1568. He claimed descent from the Yaduvamsa of Mahabharata. The Odia populace gave him the title of "Thakura Raja" as a mark of respect for renovating the damaged Hindu temples that were destroyed by the invasion of Kalapahad. He was titled as ''Vira Sri Gajapati Viradhi Viravara Pratapi Ramachandra Deva''. Early life Ramachandra Deva was the son of Danai Vidyadhara (a lieutenant of Bhoi king Govinda Vidyadhara) and claimed ancestry from Yaduvansha of Mahabharata. He gained the kingdom of Khurda by defeating the Chalukya king, Mukunda Deva. Ferishta mentioned him as "a Prince of great fame and Power". As Kharavela was the morning star when the forward march of the Odias began, Ramachandra Deva was the midnight star; he came to the throne when complete darkness engulfed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akhara
Akhara or Akhada (Sanskrit and Hindi: अखाड़ा, shortened to ''khara'' Hindi: खाड़ा) is an Indian word for a place of practice with facilities for boarding, lodging and training, both in the context of Indian martial artists or a ''sampradaya'' monastery for religious renunciates in Guru–shishya tradition. it is similar to the Greek-origin word ''academy'' and the English word ''school'', can be used to mean both a physical institution or a group of them which share a common lineage or are under a single leadership, such as the school of monastic thought or the school of martial arts. Unlike the gurukul in which students live and study at the home of a guru, members of an akhara although train under a guru but they do not live a domestic life. Some strictly practice Brahmacharya (celibacy) and others may require complete renunciation of worldly life. For example, wrestlers are expected to live a pure life while living at akhara with other fellow wrestlers, re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gotipua Dance 1
Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of Odisha, India, and the precursor of Odissi classical dance. It has been performed in Orissa for centuries by young boys, who dress as women to praise Jagannath and Krishna. The dance is executed by a group of boys who perform acrobatic figures inspired by the life of Radha and Krishna. The boys begin to learn the dance at an early age until adolescence, when their androgynous appearance changes. In the Odia language, Gotipua means "single boy" (''goti-pua''). Raghurajpur, Odisha (near Puri) is a historic village known for its Gotipua dance troupes. The dance of the Gotipuas is accompanied by traditional Odissi music with the primary percussion being the Mardala. Dancers To transform into graceful feminine dancers the boys do not cut their hair, instead they style it into a knot and weaving garlands of flowers into it. They make up their faces with mixed white and red powder. ''Kajal'' (black eyeliner) is broadly applied around ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goti Pua
Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of Odisha, India, and the precursor of Odissi classical dance. It has been performed in Orissa for centuries by young boys, who dress as women to praise Jagannath and Krishna. The dance is executed by a group of boys who perform acrobatic figures inspired by the life of Radha and Krishna. The boys begin to learn the dance at an early age until adolescence, when their androgynous appearance changes. In the Odia language, Gotipua means "single boy" (''goti-pua''). Raghurajpur, Odisha (near Puri) is a historic village known for its Gotipua dance troupes. The dance of the Gotipuas is accompanied by traditional Odissi music with the primary percussion being the Mardala. Dancers To transform into graceful feminine dancers the boys do not cut their hair, instead they style it into a knot and weaving garlands of flowers into it. They make up their faces with mixed white and red powder. ''Kajal'' (black eyeliner) is broadly applied arou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nilagiri
Nilagiri is a town and a Notified Area Council in Balasore district in the Indian state of Odisha. History Nilgiri is a very small town but replete with rich history and heritage. Its history can be traced back to paleolithic age. Its modern history is known for the growing consciousness of democracy and self-rule. At the dawn of the 20th century, peasants began to rise against the despotic king but such uprisings were crushed with brutal methods. However, those uprisings gained momentum with able leaderships and led to the first peasant movement of India. Odisha freedom fighters like Balaram Raj, Shyamsundar Parida, Kailashchandra Mohanty, Banamali Das, Baishnab Patnaik, Kashinath Mohapatra, Brundaban Chandra Sarangi, Satish Chanrdra Das and Nanda Kishore Patnaik violently fought against the local prince and forced him to surrender to newly formed Indian National Government. This was the beginning of the process of 576 princely states joining Republic of India and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
