Odissi Dance

Odissi dance is known for its graceful and fluid movements inspired by:

• Martial arts

• Yoga postures

• Kathak dance

• Sculptures and temple carvings

The traditional costume worn by female Odissi dancers is called:

• Lengha Choli

• Sari

• Manipuri Dress

• Sambalpuri Sari

What is the name of the initial stance in Odissi dance, where the dancer keeps the knees turned outward and the feet close together?

• Tandava

• Tribhanga

• Chauk

• Abhinaya

Which percussion instrument is most commonly used to accompany Odissi dance performances?

• Mardala

• Mridangam

• Veena

• Sitar

Which Odissi dance stance involves three bends in the body, creating an “S” shape?

• Tribhangi

• Natyarambha

• Chauk

• Abhinaya

What is this headgear, typically worn by Odissi dancers, called?

• Tahia

• Mangtikka

• Patti

• Barrette

Identify this famous Odissi dance personality.

• Rukmini Devi Arundale

• Guru Debaprasad Das

• Guru Gopinath

• Kelucharan Mohapatra

What is the blouse worn by Odissi dancers called?

• Choli

• Lehenga

• Blouse

• Shirt

Which hand gesture is commonly used in Odissi dance to represent a lotus flower?

• Alapadma

• Kartarimukha

• Chatura

• Pataka