Jatra (Odisha)

Oriya theater performance in Odisha

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Jatra (Odia: ଯାତ୍ରା) is a type of Odia theater performance in the Indian state of Odisha. The Jatra season begins from autumn and continues until the monsoon months of June. The Jatra is usually performed on an open-air stage with an audience seated on all sides. The performance includes play, music and dance.

## Origin

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The origin of Jatra is variously attributed to the Natya Shastra and the rise of Vaishnavism in Odisha by 16th cen CE. The Odia jatra tradition has evolved and diversified through centuries from stories based on the epics with theater performance in Odisha based on stories of Mahabharata and Ramayana and later modern plays were also included.[1] Jatra was revived during the period of Baishṇaba Pāṇi with the introduction of "gitinatya" (musical performance).[2]

The Odishan jatras are very popular across Odisha across rural settings mostly focused on mythological themes.

## References

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1. ^ Jatra South Asian Folklore: An Encyclopedia : Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, by Peter J. Claus, Sarah Diamond, Margaret Ann Mills. Published by Taylor & Francis, 2003. ISBN 0-415-93919-4. Page 307.
2. ^ Hemanta Kumāra Dāsa (1 January 1994). Baishnab Pani. Sahitya Akademi. ISBN 978-81-7201-719-4. Retrieved 25 February 2013.

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Culture of Odisha

Dance|

| Classical|

* Gotipua
* Mahari
* Odissi

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Folk|

* Bagha Nacha
* Chadheia
* Chaiti ghoda
* Chhau
* Chutkuchuta
* Dalkhai
* Danda Nata
* Dhan Koela
* Dhuduki
* Ghumura
* Jhumar
* Jodi sankha
* Karma
* Kandhei nacha
* Kathi Kandhei
* Keisabadi
* Nachni
* Naga nrutya
* Pala
* Rasarkeli
* Ranapa
* Sambalpuri
* Samprada
* Laudi nata
* Lankapodi
* Lila
* Tamasa
* Pasu nrutya
* Patua
* Sakhi Nata
* Suanga

Tribal|

* Desia
* Gadaba
* Kandha
* Koya
* Onra
* Paraja
* Saura

Music|

* Odissi
* Khanjani
* Kendara
* Dhumpa

Play, theatre and
puppetry|

| Play and theatre|

* Bharata Lila
* Dasakathia
* Dhanu Jatra
* Jatra
* Prahallada Nataka

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Puppetry|

* Ravana chhaya
* Sakhi kandhei

Wedding|

* Odia Hindu wedding

Festivals|

* Bali Jatra
* Boita Bandana
* Deepabali
* Dola Jatra
* Durga Puja
* Nuakhai
* Gamha Purnima
* Kumar Purnima
* Makar Sankranti
* Manabasa Gurubara
* Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba Sankranti)
* Pousha Purnima
* Prathamastami
* Ratha Jatra
* Raja
* Samba Dashami
* Savitri Brata
* Sitalsasthi
* Snana Jatra

Martial arts|

* Paika akhada

Handlooms|

* Baleswari bandha
* Berhampuri
* Bomkai (Sonepuri)
* Dhalapathar
* Gopalpur Tussar
* Habaspuri
* Kotpad
* Ikat
* Pasapali
* Sambalpuri

Arts and
Handicrafts|

| Arts|

* Pattachitra
* Jhoti chita
* Saura painting
* Idital

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Handicrafts|

* Chandua
* Tarakasi
* Ganjapa
* Clay
* Stoneworks
* Wooden crafts
* Bronze & Bell metal works
* Dhokra

Architecture|

* Kalinga architecture
* Deula

Calendar (Panjika)|

* Odia calendar
* Anka year

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