Gotipua Dance | Dance Forms in Odisha

About Gotipua Dance:

This is a traditional dance that originally came from Odisha. It is a symbol of Odisha's rich cultural heritage. Gotipua dance is mostly done by young boys who are under age. They are dressed as women and wear beautiful ornaments. They not only refine with this dance, but also grace. Those people dance with higher degrees, like any other female dancer does but differ in its technique, costumes and presentation.

Location infomation of Gotipua Dance:

Location info: It is located Raghurajpur, Puri, Orissa, 752045.

Climate/Weather in Gotipua Dance:

History Gotipua Dance:

Many year ago, there were women dancers in Devdasis in the temples in Orissa, who were dedicated to Jagannath, who gave birth to the Mahari dance. Statues of dancers who relieved buses in temples in Orissa exhibit this ancient tradition. During the reign of Ram Chandra Deva, with the decline of the mahaari dancers around 16th century, the boy dancers in Orissa continued the tradition. Gotipua dance is in Odyssey style, but his technique, costumes and presentation are different from the Mahari; Singing is done by dancers. Odissi dance is currently influenced by Gotipu dance. Most masters of Odissi dance were Gotipua dancers in their youth.

Languages in Gotipua Dance:

• Odia
• Hindi
• English
• Bangali

Musical accompaniment Gotipua Dance:

• Mardala (two heads drum, rhythm percussion instrument of Orissa)
• Gini (small cymbals)
• Harmonium
• Violine
• Bansuri (alto bamboo flute)
• And one or two vocalists.

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How to reach Gotipua Dance?

Flight – Puri does not have an airport. Nearest airport is Bhubaneswar Airport. It is 53 km away.

Bus – Puri does not have an airport. Nearest airport is Bhubaneswar Airport. It is 53 km away.

Railways – Puri does not have an airport. Nearest airport is Bhubaneswar Airport. It is 53 km away.

Other Ways – Taxi and other private vehicles aavailable.

Nearest Visiting places from Gotipua Dance:

Raghurajpur Artist Village - This is a world class art village, Intrestingly foreigners are going there more than Indians.Morale of the story we forget our culture but they are adopting our culture.

Lokanath Temple - Limhamam was established in this temple by Lord Shri Ram. The unique feature is that there is always shiveling under water.

Markandeswara Temple - This is a place where Rishi Markandeya paid attention to Lord Shiva.

Lakshmi Temple - It is a very important temple because of the beliefs surrounding the history of this structure located near the Jagannath temple. It is believed that the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati was done on the sixth day of the fortnight of Jyeshtha and she was invited by Goddess Lakshmi to this temple.

Puri Beach - Puri beach is the beach in the city of Puri in Odisha state of India. It is on the banks of Bay of Bengal, it is known for being a tourist attraction and a Hindu holy place.

Baleshwar Beach - Belashwar beach is a major attraction for newly married couples, who come to the beach because it is less crowded and Shiva pray to the temple.

Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary - It is located in near Kalijai Temple, Puri and Main attraction is migrated birds.

Swargadwar Beach - It is located in Swargadwar Road, Puri. It is evergreen places for Bangali region and Comfortable weather.

Nearest Petrol Pump near by Gotipua Dance:

• Bharat Gas

Jagannath Sadak; Odisha 752012; India
Phone: 1800 233 3555
2.4 KM distance

• Bharat Petrol Pump

NH203; Odisha 752012; India
3.1 KM distance

• Hindustan Petrol Pump

Jagannath Sadak; Odisha 752014; India
3.5 KM distance

• HP PETROL PUMP - ADHOC BIMALA FILLING STATION

At/po: Sakhigopal NH-203; Sakhigopal; Bhubaneswar; Odisha 752014; India
Phone: 090400 45524
4.6 KM distance

• Indian Oil Pump

Raghurajpur; Odisha 752002; India phone:
4.8 KM distance

• Bata Mangala Petrol Pump

Puri; Odisha 751002; India
6.6 KM distance

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Gotipua Dance:

• Hotel Grand Central - Old Station Road | Just off the Railway Station, Bhubaneswar 751006, India, 42.3 km from Raghurajpur Artist Village
  
• Hotel Narendra Kunj - Satapada Rd | Near Narenda Tank, Puri 752001, India - 7.9 km from Raghurajpur Artist Village
  
• Basanti Hotel - Grand Road | Dandimal Sahi, Puri 752001, India - 8.0 km from Raghurajpur Artist Village
  
• Hotel Jay Ho! - Kpudia Math, Grand Road, Puri 752001, India - 8.1 km from Raghurajpur Artist Village
  
• Lee Garden Hotel - Armstrong Road, Puri 752001, India - 8.3 km from Raghurajpur Artist Village
  
• Nilachal Ashok - Vip Road, Puri 752001, India - 8.3 km from Raghurajpur Artist Village
  
• Toshali Sands - Konark Marine Drive Road, Puri 752002, India - 8.6 km from Raghurajpur Artist Village
  
• Ananya Resorts - VIP Road | 12/411, Bankimuhan, Puri 752002, India - 9.2 km from Raghurajpur Artist Village

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Help Line/Phone Number in Gotipua Dance:

• Police Station Town - 06752 222039
  
• Local Police Station - 100
  
• Railway Enquiry - 06752 226717
  
• Elder Person Help Line - 1090
  
• Women Help Line - 1091
  
• Children Help Line - 1098
  
• Coastal Security Help Line - 1093
  
• Fire Help Line - 101
  
• Ambulance Help Line - 108
  
• Janani Ambulance Help Line - 102