Odissi — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

Sangeet Natak Akademi's Official Recognition of Odissi

1958

The formal recognition of Odissi as one of India's classical dance forms by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1958 was a watershed moment. Prior to this, Odissi, like many other…

Inclusion of Odissi in International Cultural Exchange Programs

1960s onwards

While not a 'judgment' in the legal sense, the consistent inclusion of Odissi in India's international cultural exchange programs and festivals from the 1960s onwards represents a…