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Pala (folk Art)
Pala is a cultural folk ballad form of Odisha, mix of Sanskrit & Odia literature. It is a group of five or six persons, who performs this art. The group consists of a 'Gayaka' (Main singer), a 'Bayaka' (drummer) and others are Palia (Chorus). The Gayaka has a 'Chamara' (fly whisker) in his hand, which he wieds with extreme flourish and a pair of cymbals in his right hand. He narrates episodes from puranic texts, punctuated with explanations. The chorus dance in very small with rhythmical steps along with Gayaka. Origin Pala is found in Sarala Das's ''Mahabharata''. It might have come to light when the Odia and Bengali culture blended into unity during Chaitanya's visit to Orissa in 1510 CE. Performance The Pala generally performed on the occasion of ''Ekousia'' (21st day of the birth of a child, when the naming ceremony is observed) or 'Satyanarayana puja'. There are two forms of Pala, both are associated with the worship of lord Satyanarayana. They are 'Baithaki' (sitting) and ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dasakathia
Dasakathia is a traditional Odia folk art. It is a performing art widely performed by local or travelling performers within the state of Odisha. It used to be one of the most important forms of entertainment in Odia culture. In the performance, the performers use a pair of wooden instruments to create music. The performance is usually done by two person group. One person who leads is called ''Gahana''/''Gayaka'' and one performer follows, called ''Palia''. The performance is usually a form of ballad singing. Gayakratna Baidyanath Sharma is one of the notable performers in recent times. The music used in Dasakathia is based on traditional Odissi music. Etymology 'Dasa' means devotee and 'Kathia' is an instrument used in the performance. In a Dasakathia performance the performers describe themselves as devotee of Lord Shiva Shiva (; sa, शिव, lit=The Auspicious One, Śiva ), also known as Mahadeva (; ɐɦaːd̪eːʋɐ, or Hara, is one of the principal deities of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odia Culture
Odisha (formerly Orissa) is one of the 28 states of India, located in the eastern coast. It is surrounded by the states of West Bengal to the north-east, Jharkhand to the north, Chhattisgarh to the west and north-west, Andhra Pradesh to the south and south-west. Odia (formerly known as ''Oriya'') is the official and most widely spoken language, spoken by 33.2 million according to the 2001 Census. The modern state of Odisha was established on 1 April 1936, as a province in British India, and consisted predominantly of Odia-speaking regions. April 1 is celebrated as Odisha Day. Visual arts Other cultural attractions include the Jagannatha Temple in Puri, known for its annual Rath Yatra or ''Chariot, tala Chitra'' (palm leaf engravings), the famous stone utensils of Nilgiri (Balasore) and various tribal-influenced cultures. The Sun Temple at Konark is famous for its architectural splendour while the Sambalpuri textiles equal it in artistic grandeur. Sand sculpture is practiced on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Intangible Cultural Heritage Of Humanity
UNESCO established its Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage with the aim of ensuring better protection of important intangible cultural heritages worldwide and the awareness of their significance.Compare: This list is published by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, the members of which are elected by State Parties meeting in a General Assembly. Through a compendium of the different oral and intangible treasures of humankind worldwide, the programme aims to draw attention to the importance of safeguarding intangible heritage, which UNESCO has identified as an essential component and as a repository of cultural diversity and of creative expression. The list was established in 2008 when the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage took effect. the programme compiles two lists. The longer, Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, comprises cultural "practices and expressi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cultural Heritage Of India
Indian culture is the heritage of social norms, ethical values, traditional customs, belief systems, political systems, artifacts and technologies that originated in or are associated with the ethno-linguistically diverse India. The term also applies beyond India to countries and cultures whose histories are strongly connected to India by immigration, colonisation, or influence, particularly in South Asia and Southeast Asia. India's languages, religions, dance, music, architecture, food and customs differ from place to place within the country. Indian culture, often labelled as a combination of several cultures, has been influenced by a history that is several millennia old, beginning with the Indus Valley civilization and other early cultural areas.John Keay (2012), ''India: A History'', 2nd Ed – Revised and Updated, Grove Press / Harper Collins, , see Introduction and Chapters 3 through 11Mohammada, Malika (2007), ''The foundations of the composite culture in India'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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