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Gotipua: Odisha’s traditional folk Dance

Gotipua: Odisha’s traditional folk Dance INTRODUCTION At the time when Natyasastra was composed, Odisha may have encountered two sorts of dance styles, one 'Daibiki' [earmarked just for Debata or God], the other is 'Manusi 'or of general mass. Bharat Muni hence has said in his showy behavior in the 26th refrain of 6' canto 'Daibiki Manusi Chaiva Sidhisyed Dwibidheiba Cha'. In Abhinaya Chandrika it is referenced that in the Udra nation the exhibition of dance has consistently arrived at the apex. Odisha has a rich tradition of safeguarding art, culture, customs, and traditions. The complicated yearnings on the dividers of old sanctuaries show a rich tradition of music and movement that Odisha had. During the entry of time, the sovereigns of Odisha made this dance a piece of ceremony for Lord Jagannath. In Odia Bhagabata, Atibadi Jagannath Das has referenced that Lord Jagannath is especially satisfied if dance is performed and offered to h...