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 A Tour to Orissa is rewarding in ways more than one. Known for its many natural resources and wildlife sanctuaries, Orissa is equally famous all over India as a hotbed of cultural activities. The Arts and Crafts of Orissa are held in high esteem throughout the country and have also carved a niche in the world platform. The Performing Arts of Orissa are more than mere dances in the sense they reflect the cultural heritage of the whole state. Each dance has a significance of its own. Some dances are also ritualistic and performed in front of the ruling deity of Orissa that is Jagannath. For instance the Paika Nrutya dance of Orissa is a form of battle dance that has a long history behind it.
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