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Monishita Ray -- Shiva Tandava -- Odissi Ranga Pooja

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This is a pose from the dance Shiva Tandava. Raagmaalikaa, a garland of Ragas Taalmaalaa, a wreath of taals or beats Shiva Tandava is an abhinaya that describes the Lord Shiva in his seven forms. Best viewed as a slideshow of the Odissi Dance Set. (video here) A typical Odissi repertoire consists of the invocatory item 'Mangalacharan', a tribute to Lord Jagannath and the other Gods, also with stanzas to welcome the audience and to thank one's Gurus. 'Abhinaya' is a dramatic piece where…
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