Explore the Diversity
The innovative work we are crafting in Odissi is designed to transcend time, enduring for generations to come. It is not driven by fleeting novelty but rooted in the timeless traditions of our art. In developing new themes, we honor the rich literary and poetic heritage that forms the foundation of Odissi. Our creations offer a fresh perspective while staying true to the art form’s profound creative essence.
ParamBramha PurnaBramha
Story Line :
O Supreme Lord! You are eternal, immortal, and infinite, your divine play
ever shrouded in mystery.
Inspired to this, we have prepared a devotional composition, titled
“Parām Bramhā Purnā Bramhā”
Written by : Shri Manas Jena
Music : Guru Sj. Rabi Shankar Pradhan
Rhythm : Guru Sj. Satchidananda Das
Voice : Shri Satyabrata Katha
Raga : Ragamalika Tala: Tala Malika
Choreography : Smt. Namita Ray
Year of Production : 2024
Vachaspati Pallavi
Theme :
Vachaspati Rāga – literaly means Lord of Speech. It is 64th melakarta rāgam in the 72 melakarta rāgam system of Carnatic. In its Hindustani adaptation, it has the tone material of rāga Ȳaman with a komāl(flat) ni replacing the suddhā(natural).
For the first time, we have introduced this Pallavi in Odissi dance
Music : Guru Sj. Rabi Shankar Pradhan
Rhythm : Guru Sj. Satchidananda Das & Buddhanath Swain
Voice : Shri Satyabrata Katha
Tala : Rupak
Choreography : Smt. Namita Ray
Year of Production : 2024
Krushna Gala Pare
Story Line :
Once Lord Krishna left for Mathura, what happened to Radha? The holy couple reconnected, right? Would their split be the last of their enduring devotion and connection or the start of something new?
These are the curiosities that people are always eager to explore
In this art of abhinaya, we have endeavored to elucidate the intricate tapestry of their connection, transcending the worldly boundaries of Prakriti and Purusha, where Radha and Krishna, in their divine essence, rise above the notion of separation
Conceived by : Shri Barada Prasanna Tripathy (Odia Film Director)
Written by : Shri Manas Jena
Music : Shri Satyabrata Katha
Rhythm : Guru Sj. Satchidananda Das
Voice : Jashaswini Nayak
Raga : Ragamalika Tala: Tala Malika
Choreography : Smt. Namita Ray
Year of Production : 2023
Shree Pallavi
Theme :
Shree Raag is among the most difficult Raagas of Indian Classical Music to master because of the position of its notes and the way the notes are rendered. This Raag is expanded mostly in Madhya and Tar Saptaks. The nature of this Raag is deeply devotional.
For the first time, we have introduced this Pallavi in Odissi dance
Music : Guru Sj. Rabi Shankar Pradhan
Rhythm : Guru Sj. Satchidananda Das & Buddhanath Swain
Voice : Shri Satyabrata Katha
Tala : Tripata
Choreography : Smt. Namita Ray
Year of Production : 2023
Rasikamani
Story Line :
Radha praying, requesting “Rasikamani (Krishna)” :- O, amorous Shyama, do not make shameless the chaste women of whole Gopapura by playing your loving flute at your bower. Your loving arbour destroying all the female of Gopa- “RasikaMani kimpain saja bairee“
Written by : Shri Manas Jena
Music : Sj. Satyabrata Katha
Rhythm : Guru Sj. Satchidananda Das
Voice : Shri Satyabrata Katha & Jasaswini Nayak
Raga : Saranga & Desh Tala: Khemta
Choreography : Smt. Namita Ray
Year of Production : 2016
Yogakshemam Vahamyahum
Story Line :
Supreme Lord’s Message “You offer everything to me, surrender to my Lotus Feet, I will borne your happiness, sorrow, pain, loss, profit, everything. Those who have faith in me, I care for their wellbeing”
We established this message in the Dance Drama – Yogakshemam Vahamyahum
The story based on the eternal bond of Friendship between Lord Krishna & Sudama but Samarpana (Surrender, Bhakti) is the main theme of this Odissi Dance Drama
Written by : Shri Manas Jena
Music : Shri Satyabrata Katha
Rhythm : Guru Sj. Dhaneswar Swain
Voice : Shri Satyabrata Katha, Jasaswini Swain & Arpita Swain
Raga : Ragamalika Tala: Tala Malika
Choreography : Smt. Namita Ray
Year of Production : 2022
Sajani
Story Line :
Before her last breath, Radha sends a message to her beloved Krishna through a sakhi “If I die today tell my stealer yet my wait is not over”
This new theme first time in Odissi abhinaya, blends modern poetry with the style and script of medieval Odia literature
Written by : Shri Manas Jena
Music : Sj. Amarendra Mohanty
Rhythm : Guru Sj. Dhaneswar Swain
Voice : Shri Satyabrata Katha
Raga : Ragamalika Tala: Tala Malika
Choreography : Smt. Namita Ray
Year of Production : 2019
Ambapalli
Story Line :
यत्र नार्यस्तु पूज्यन्ते रमन्ते तत्र देवता:।
यत्रैतास्तु न पूज्यन्ते सर्वास्तत्राफला: क्रिया:।
Where Women are honoured, divinity blossoms there, and where ever women are dishonoured, all action no matter how noble it may be, remains unfruitful. But…
In the holy land of Sanatana Dharma and during the time of Lord Budhha a woman had to pay the price of her beauty by becoming a harlot.
For the first time, we have introduced this story in Odissi dance
Written by : Shri Manas Jena
Music : Sj. Amarendra Mohanty
Rhythm : Guru Sj. Satchidananda Das
Voice : Shri Rupak Parida & Smt. Trupti Das
Raga : Ragamalika Tala: Tala Malika
Choreography : Smt. Namita Ray
Year of Production : 2019
Rudrasthakam
Story Line :
Rudrasthakam is a Sanskrit devotional composition to Rudra (Lord Shiva). It is beleived that to victory over demon king Ravana it was prayed by Lord Rama like Ravana prayed by Shivatandava Stotram to victory over Rama – to Lord Shiva.
This is composed in Bhujangaprayat chhanda and Jagati meter which consists of 12 letters in each of the four stages.
We composed and performed the whole eight stanzas(Asthakam) in Odissi.
Written by : Santha Tulsi Das
Music : Sj. Amarendra Mohanty
Rhythm : Guru Sj. Satchidananda Das
Voice : Shri Rupak Parida
Raga : Ragamalika Tala: Tala Malika
Choreography : Smt. Namita Ray
Year of Production : 2019
