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Moments in motion

Step into the world of Odissi through photographs and film: sculpted poses, eloquent hands and the colour and devotion of the classical dance of Odisha.

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Purnima holding an Odissi mudra in a magenta costume before temple spires
Odissi dancer in a magenta costume and silver temple jewellery holding a graceful mudra before the carved Konark wheel
Purnima in a seated Odissi pose with one hand raised

Photo Gallery

Sculpture, brought to life

Odissi carries the poise of Odisha’s temple sculpture: the threefold tribhangi, the eloquent hastamudras, the sweep of the bhramari. Select any photograph to view it larger.

Full-length photograph of Purnima in Odissi costume, arms raised above the head, before a temple
PurnimaA sculpted arc
Close portrait of Purnima in Odissi adornment, a delicate hand gesture beside the face
AbhinayaThe language of the hands
Odissi dancer in a magenta costume and silver temple jewellery holding a graceful mudra before the carved Konark wheel
HeritageBefore the Konark wheel
The Alapadma Odissi Dance Academy banner: a dancer before the Konark wheel and Sun Temple at sunset, with the words Tradition, Training, Transformation
The AcademyRooted in heritage
The Konark Sun Temple silhouetted against a golden sunset
OdishaKonark at sunset

Art not for art’s sake, Art for Service and Blessedness.

The guiding motto of RAWA, where Purnima’s journey began
Purnima performing an Odissi pose in a magenta costume before temple spires
PurnimaAmong the temple spires

DanceCultureConscious Living

The spirit of Alapadma
Purnima in a seated Odissi pose against a warm yellow background, one hand raised
PurnimaPoise in stillness

More moments are on their way. New photographs and performance albums will be added to this gallery soon.

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Odissi is meant to be seen in motion. Performances, practice sessions and student showcases from the academy, shared on our YouTube channel.

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Performances, practice sessions and student showcases from Alapadma Odissi Dance Academy.

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Alapadma Odissi Dance Academy banner with a dancer before the Konark Sun Temple at sunset

On Television

Odissi on the airwaves

‘B’ Grade ArtistDoordarshan Kendra Bhubaneswar, Odisha · 2016

Purnima has also performed on:

  • Regional TV
  • National TV, New Delhi
  • E TV
  • O TV

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What you will find

  • Performances

    Items from the Odissi repertoire, from the invocation of Mangalacharan to the release of Mokshya.

  • Practice moments

    Glimpses of chauka, tribhangi, footwork and hastamudras as they are taught and refined.

  • Stories behind the dance

    The music, myths and devotion that give each Odissi item its meaning.

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