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Odissi Kala Kunj

Learn the classical dance of Odisha in Jharpada, Bhubaneswar, from Guru Smt. Sradhanjali Rowlo.

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Srikhetra Nagar, Jharpada, Kesura, Bhubaneswar 751006
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+91 90407 66434

The dance of Odisha

Odissi is one of India's classical dance forms. It began in the temples of Odisha and is known for the tribhangi, a pose that bends the body at the head, chest and hip, and for the chauka, a square, grounded stance.

A dancer tells stories through mudras (hand gestures), footwork, and expression. We teach the technique and the meaning together, so students dance with understanding and not only with memory.

How an Odissi recital unfolds

  1. Mangalacharan An opening invocation. The dancer offers prayers and salutes the stage, the gurus and the audience.
  2. Sthayee Pure dance built on the basic stances and sculpted poses of Odissi, drawn from the stone carvings of Odisha's temples.
  3. Pallavi Graceful, flowing movement set to a raga and a tala. The melody and rhythm are explored step by step.
  4. Abhinaya Storytelling through expression, often from devotional poetry such as the Gita Govinda.
  5. Moksha The closing dance, fast and joyful, symbolising the soul's release.

Guru Smt. Sradhanjali Rowlo

Guru Sradhanjali Rowlo teaches at Odissi Kala Kunj, a venture of Sradha Trust. She is a disciple of Padmashree Guru Durga Charan Ranbir, and she passes on what she learned from him to each new batch.

The institute follows the guru-shishya way of learning: patient correction, regular practice, and respect for the art and for the people who carried it forward.

Our lineage

  • Padmashree Guru Durga Charan Ranbir Guru of our Guru
  • Guru Smt. Sradhanjali Rowlo Guru at Odissi Kala Kunj
  • Our students Carrying the dance forward

What you learn

Students begin at their own level. Ask us about batch timings, age groups and fees on WhatsApp or by phone.

Foundation

For new students. You learn posture, the chauka and tribhangi stances, basic footwork and hand gestures, and how to count rhythm.

Continuing

For students who know the basics. You learn the Sthayee and the first full dance pieces, and begin to work on expression.

Performance

For advanced students. You learn Pallavi, Abhinaya and Moksha, and prepare for recitals and stage performance.

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Odissi Kala Kunj

Plot No - 1692/7116, Srikhetra Nagar, Lane -1,
Jharpada, Kesura, Bhubaneswar, India 751006

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