Orissa Music vividly illustrates the ethos that forms an intrinsic part of the essence of the East Indian state. Music is an integral part of the state's cultural extravaganzas and unites the people to form a resilient bond.
Folk music occupies a predominant portion of the cultural potpourri of Orissa. Wide arrays of local folk songs are sung during the festive celebrations and other auspicious ceremonies. The music not only represents the cultural legacy of the bucolic communities, it is an indicator of the society and lifestyle of the rural folk. The mystifying range of folk music has spread its wings all across the state. The popular forms of folk music include Geeta, Kela Keluni Geeta, Balipuja Geeta, Danda Nacha Geeta, Kendra Geeta, Dalkhai Geeta, Ghumura Geeta, Jaiphula Geeta, Osa-Parva-Geeta, Ghoda Nacha and Gopal Ugala.
The music of Orissa is a hallmark of the state's inherent culture and thereby has a strong religious character. While some of the songs have a classical base and are centered on ragas, bhajans and janans are also of vital importance. Light classical music as well as other musical themes like Sariman, Vyanjani, Sri Geetagovinda, Chaturang, Kuduka Geeta, Champu, Malasri, Divya Manusi Prabandha, ,Anirjukta Pravadha, Tribhang, Kuduka Geeta, Chautisa, Chhanda, Laxana and Swaramalika collectively form what is recognized as the Orissa music.
In short, the peerless treasure trove of Orissa music has an inimitable appeal whose charm and melodious harmony cannot be expounded in mere words.
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