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Naga Dance


Naga DanceOrissa, the state of spectacular specimens of architecture and sculpture in its temples and monuments, is one of the most favored destinations of the Indian traveler. In this light, the Arts and Crafts of Orissa, have been, actually responsible for the increasing number of tourists in this state of the country. The Performing Arts of Orissa are some among the best in India and the Naga Dance, a unique dance form, has gained considerable popularity over time with its attractive quality.

Having originated in the state of Nagaland, the Naga dance is also a special dance form in Orissa. It involves energetic and stimulating dance performances by men. Like most of the other dance in Orissa, this dance form is also performed during the religious processions in the Puri district.


The Naga Dance is performed wearing heavily colored costumes, featuring bright stripes of mostly red and black. Huge headgears decorated with various items including silver ornaments feathers adorn the dancers. Also a false beard covers most of the face of the dancer. With the help of bamboo sticks the dancers perform the steps according to the rhythm which is specially provided by the drummers. All in all, a Naga dancer requires the following to perform a complete dance:
  • A Sword
  • A Kukri
  • A shield made out of the skin of rhinocerous
  • A gun
  • A horn used as whistle
  • A iron Shield
  • Bow and Arrow
  • Tiger skin
  • Toilet box
  • A bell

  • The whole body of the dancer is smeared with yellow powder and the forehead with red vermilion.
    Naga Dance performances are some of the most interesting forms of Performing Arts in Orissa and viewing one of their performances would be of great pleasure while you are on your Tour to Orissa.

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