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'''Ojapali''' is a traditional performing [[folk dance]] from the [[Assam]] region of [[India]]. Ojapali is believed to have evolved from [[puppetry]] and is performed in a group; it is believed to be one of the oldest art forms of Assam.<ref>{{cite web|author=TI Trade |url=http://www.assamtribune.com/nov2108/mosaic1.html |title=Assam Tribune online |publisher=Assamtribune.com |date= |accessdate=2012-12-26}}</ref><ref>[http://www.neblog.in/2012/03/ojapali-performing-art-form-of-assam.html ]{{dead link|date=December 2012}}</ref> |
'''Ojapali''' is a traditional performing [[folk dance]] from the [[Assam]] region of [[India]]. Ojapali is believed to have evolved from [[puppetry]] and is performed in a group; it is believed to be one of the oldest art forms of Assam.<ref>{{cite web|author=TI Trade |url=http://www.assamtribune.com/nov2108/mosaic1.html |title=Assam Tribune online |publisher=Assamtribune.com |date= |accessdate=2012-12-26}}</ref><ref>[http://www.neblog.in/2012/03/ojapali-performing-art-form-of-assam.html ]{{dead link|date=December 2012}}</ref> |
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The word Ojapali consists of two words – oja and pali. In an Ojapali, one who is expert in dancing, singing and recitation, and has the proficiency of delivering dialogues, is known as oja. Apart from that, the oja should also be attractive, and is regarded as the head artiste. The other members are known as pali — subordinate artistes. They are also expert in singing, dancing, recitation and playing the khutitaal (a pair of small cymbals made of bell metal).The songs are rendered by Ojas in Sanskrit language. They also sing a kind of mixed song called Patsha Geet. |
The word Ojapali consists of two words – oja and pali. In an Ojapali, one who is expert in dancing, singing and recitation, and has the proficiency of delivering dialogues, is known as oja.<ref>{{cite web|last=Fare |first=Eastern |url=http://www.india-north-east.com/2012/03/ojapali-performing-art-form-of-assam.html |title=Ojapali – A performing art form of Assam |publisher=Neblog.in |date=2010-12-31 |accessdate=2013-06-07}}</ref> Apart from that, the oja should also be attractive, and is regarded as the head artiste. The other members are known as pali — subordinate artistes. They are also expert in singing, dancing, recitation and playing the khutitaal (a pair of small cymbals made of bell metal).The songs are rendered by Ojas in Sanskrit language. They also sing a kind of mixed song called Patsha Geet. |
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This traditional art form is seen in lower Assam, in the districts of Darrang, Nalbari, Kamrup, etc. As there are five members in an Ojapali group, it is also called Panchali. Some people believe that Panchal (Kanouj) is the home of the Panchali art form. |
This traditional art form is seen in lower Assam, in the districts of Darrang, Nalbari, Kamrup, etc. As there are five members in an Ojapali group, it is also called Panchali. Some people believe that Panchal (Kanouj) is the home of the Panchali art form. |
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# Pitambar |
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# Barbyahu<ref>{{cite web|last=Fare |first=Eastern |url=http://www.neblog.in/2012/03/ojapali-performing-art-form-of-assam.html |title=North-East India | NE Blog: Ojapali – A performing art form of Assam |publisher=Neblog.in |date=2010-12-31 |accessdate=2013-06-07}}</ref> |
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# [[Lalit Chandra Nath]], polpularly known as Lalit Oja ([[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]] winner)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120910/jsp/northeast/story_15957600.jsp#.UawnANhowgc |title=Artiste dedicated to oja pali, body and soul |publisher=Telegraphindia.com |date=2012-09-10 |accessdate=2013-06-07}}</ref> |
# [[Lalit Chandra Nath]], polpularly known as Lalit Oja ([[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]] winner)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120910/jsp/northeast/story_15957600.jsp#.UawnANhowgc |title=Artiste dedicated to oja pali, body and soul |publisher=Telegraphindia.com |date=2012-09-10 |accessdate=2013-06-07}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 08:28, 11 June 2013
Ojapali is a traditional performing folk dance from the Assam region of India. Ojapali is believed to have evolved from puppetry and is performed in a group; it is believed to be one of the oldest art forms of Assam.[1][2]
The word Ojapali consists of two words – oja and pali. In an Ojapali, one who is expert in dancing, singing and recitation, and has the proficiency of delivering dialogues, is known as oja.[3] Apart from that, the oja should also be attractive, and is regarded as the head artiste. The other members are known as pali — subordinate artistes. They are also expert in singing, dancing, recitation and playing the khutitaal (a pair of small cymbals made of bell metal).The songs are rendered by Ojas in Sanskrit language. They also sing a kind of mixed song called Patsha Geet.
This traditional art form is seen in lower Assam, in the districts of Darrang, Nalbari, Kamrup, etc. As there are five members in an Ojapali group, it is also called Panchali. Some people believe that Panchal (Kanouj) is the home of the Panchali art form.
Ojapali can be divided into 2 forms based on the occasion and style of performance: Byah or Bigoya Ojapali, Sukananni Ojapali or Maroi Goa Ojapali:[4][5]
The central subjects of the Biyahar Ojapali are the epics of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. They sing the story in pure classical style, involving ragas, mudra (hand gestures) being its noticeable element. Dance is another key feature of this performance. The performers wear white ghagra, mirzal chola, kamarbandhani and chadar. They are also ornamented with moglai pag (turban), unti (ear ring), kanthamani (necklace), kharu (bangle) and nupur (bundles of tiny metalic percussions played by body vibration). The only instrument played by them is the khutitaal.
Performers of the Sukannani Ojapali tell the tragic story of Behula-Lakhindar, from the Padma Purana, among the masses. They also perform in the Maroi Puja. Mudra is an essential part of the Sukannani Ojapali. Before performing the story or the passages, they sing hymns in praise of gods and goddesses. They also create quasi-dramatic situations to explain the story and create a sense of humour in order to delight the masses. The dresses in Sukannani Ojapali are a little different from those in Biyahar Ojapali. Sukannani dancers wear chapkan sola (long sleeved white gowns), chadar, pag, unti, nupur and phot (bindi) of chandana. They also play the khutitaal, but in a different style.
Noted personalities
- Mankar,[6][7]
- Durgabar Kayastha
- Pitambar
- Barbyahu
- Sarubyahu
- Lalit Chandra Nath, polpularly known as Lalit Oja (Sangeet Natak Akademi Award winner)[8]
References
- ^ TI Trade. "Assam Tribune online". Assamtribune.com. Retrieved 2012-12-26.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ Fare, Eastern (2010-12-31). "Ojapali – A performing art form of Assam". Neblog.in. Retrieved 2013-06-07.
- ^ "Oja-Pali Assam | Oja-Pali Dance Of Assam | OjaPali Dance Of Assam | Traditional Dance Of Assam | Assamese Culture". Assaminfo.com. Retrieved 2013-06-07.
- ^ "Oja-Pali in India". India9.com. 2005-06-07. Retrieved 2013-06-07.
- ^ "Early History of the Vaiṣṇava Faith and Movement in Assam: Śaṅkaradeva and ... - Maheswar Neog - Google Books". Books.google.co.in. Retrieved 2013-06-07.
- ^ [2][dead link]
- ^ "Artiste dedicated to oja pali, body and soul". Telegraphindia.com. 2012-09-10. Retrieved 2013-06-07.
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