Odiya literature and Odissi dance

Odiya literature and Odissi dance

Author Name : Soumya Bose

ABSTRACT This paper delves into the profound influence of Banamali Das, Gopal Krushna Pattanayak & Kavisurya Baladeva Rath on Odia literature and Odissi dance.Their poetic compositions renowned for their musicality and emotive depth,serve as pillars of Odia literary tradition, reflecting the essence of classical Indian culture. Particularly, their works resonate within the Abhinaya aspects of Odissi dance, offering rich thematic material for performers. Through poems exploration of Sringara Rasa evokes timeless themes of love and devotion,a kin to Jayadeva's Geeta Govinda.The literary