GK QUESTION#82
Odissi classical dance originated in which Indian state?
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B. Odisha
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Odisha. Odissi is one of India’s eight classical dance forms, originating from the temples of Odisha. The dance is deeply devotional in nature and often dedicated to Lord Jagannath. Its name is derived from the state itself, and its graceful poses and movements are prominently depicted in the sculptures of temples like the Konark Sun Temple and the Jagannath Temple, Puri. Classical Dances of India: Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu), Kathakali (Kerala), Mohiniyattam (Kerala), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh), Odissi (Odisha), Manipuri (Manipur), Kathak (Uttar Pradesh), Sattriya (Assam).