Pallavi
पल्लवीSanskritSay it: pal · la · vee
- aa ee oo ē ō — long vowels: hold them twice as long
Odissi's item of pure dance, blossoming from stillness.
RepertoireOdissi
Meaning
A pallavi elaborates a raga and a rhythmic line together, beginning slowly and gathering in speed and complexity. It is pure dance, prized for lyrical grace and the sculptural poses Odissi draws from temple statuary.