Batu

Odiaba · tu

Odissi's fast pure-dance item in honour of Shiva

RepertoireOdissi

Meaning

Batu, also called Battu Nrutya or Sthayee, is a fast pure-dance item performed in honour of Shiva, with no song or recitation, only the rhythm. It follows the mangalacharan in the traditional Odissi order.

Also written: battu, batu nritya, battu nrutya, sthayee

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odissi

Related words

Mangalacharanमङ्गलाचरणThe invocatory opening of an Odissi recital.ChaukaଚଉକThe square, grounded basic stance of Odissi.Nrittaनृत्तPure dance — rhythm and line, with no story.Odissiଓଡ଼ିଶୀThe classical dance of Odisha, built on chauka and tribhangi Alarippuஅலாரிப்புThe opening item — the body unfolding, like a flower.PadamపదంA slow expressional piece, usually of love or devotion.

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