<P> Odissi ( Odia : ଓଡ଼ିଶୀ Oḍiśī ) , also referred to as Orissi in older literature , is a major ancient Indian classical dance that originated in the Hindu temples of Odisha -- an eastern coastal state of India . Odissi , in its history , was performed predominantly by women , and expressed religious stories and spiritual ideas , particularly of Vaishnavism ( Vishnu as Jagannath ) . Odissi performances have also expressed ideas of other traditions such as those related to Hindu gods Shiva and Surya , as well as Hindu goddesses ( Shaktism ) . </P>
<P> Odissi ( Odia : ଓଡ଼ିଶୀ Oḍiśī ) , also referred to as Orissi in older literature , is a major ancient Indian classical dance that originated in the Hindu temples of Odisha -- an eastern coastal state of India . Odissi , in its history , was performed predominantly by women , and expressed religious stories and spiritual ideas , particularly of Vaishnavism ( Vishnu as Jagannath ) . Odissi performances have also expressed ideas of other traditions such as those related to Hindu gods Shiva and Surya , as well as Hindu goddesses ( Shaktism ) . </P>
what is the name of the famous classical dance of odisha
what is the name of the famous classical dance of odisha
Odissi
Odissi