Odissi and the Geeta Govinda

The book attempts to trace an overview of the different components that define the cultural landscape of the state of Odisha in relation to its history, religious cults, art, and literature.

Autorentext

Ileana Citaristi is an Italian-born Odissi and Chhau dancer, guru, and choreographer, based in Bhubaneshwar since 1979. She has authored three books: The Making of a Guru: Kelucharan Mohapatra: His Life and Times (2001), Traditional Martial Practices in Orissa (2012) and My Journey: A Tale of Two Births (2015). She is imparting training in Odissi and Chhau dance at her own institution, Art Vision in Bhubaneswar, founded by her in 1996.

Inhalt

1. Jagannath Mandir between Myths and History 2. Poet Jayadeva and the Geeta Govinda 3. The Temple Dancers 4. From Temple to Stage 5. The Revival 6. Music of Geeta Govinda