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https://youtu.be/PGrgqMP4mYs 

THE CHARM OF ODISSI DANCE  

Watch the 16 minutes of mesmerising performance 
and immerse yourself in joy and devotion through subtitles in English.

THE POEM : “Kede chhanda janalo sahi Nanda rajara tiki pilati”

is written by great Oriya poet Banamali, which

depicts different episodes from Krishna Leela

such as Bakasura, Shakatasura, Kaliyadamana

and ends with little Krishna showing all universe

(viswarupa) by opening his mouth in front of his

mother Yasoda, who, realising the divinity of her

son, forgets to scold him for his mischief.

THE PERFORMANCE : This performance by
Sujata Mohapatra depicts a conversation among
Gopis about the achievements of little Krishna as
the lyrics goes -.

"What tricks that little boy of Nanda Raja Knows!"

THE POET : Banamali Dasa (1720–1793) is an 
Indian medieval Odia bhakta-poet from the state 
of Odisha. His songs are popularly sung in festivals, 
public gatherings and in Odissi dance. 

THE DANCER : Guru Sujata Mohapatra was born 

in Balasore in 1968. She started learning Odissi at 

an early age from Guru Sudhakar Sahu.

Sujata Mohapatra came to Bhubaneshwar, 

Odisha, in 1987 to further her training under 

Padma Vibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra 

at Odissi Research Center in Bhubaneshwar. 

She holds a master's degree in Oriya Literature from
Utkal University. She married Ratikant Mohapatra,
a dance Guru and son of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra. 

Raaga : Mishra Pilu Tala : Rupak Choreography : Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra

Music  : Pandit Bhubaneswar Mishra

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