Moksha

Sanskrit

The concluding Odissi item, dance as release.

RepertoireOdissi

Meaning

Moksha closes an Odissi recital. Meaning liberation, it is fast, joyous pure dance intended to carry performer and audience toward a sense of spiritual release, usually ending in a still, iconic pose.

Related words

MangalacharanThe invocatory opening of an Odissi recital.PallaviOdissi's item of pure dance, blossoming from stillness.MargamThe traditional order of a Bharatanatyam recital.AlarippuThe opening item — the body unfolding, like a flower.PadamA slow expressional piece, usually of love or devotion.VarnamThe centrepiece — the longest and most demanding item.

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