Shri Jagannatha

NEW : The Odissi Project | Sri Balaram Gouda sings from the iconic Champu (ଚମ୍ପୂ), central to Sakhi Nata repertoire. As a forlorn Krishna waits for Radha, her friend Lalita arrives. "What causes you distress, dark one?" she asks. Kabisurjya narrates. Do watch. [Subtitles in Odia + English translation]

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Shri Jagannatha

Watch : A visual documentary-esque video on the colourful summertime festival of Jagannatha : Chandana Jata. Made after two years of footage. Subtitles (CC) in English for everyone. Click below for full video.

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Shri Jagannatha

The rare, seldom-heard Biprasingha Chautisa, one of the earliest songs of its genre in Odia literature. It describes the Gopis crying after Krishna leaving for Mathura. Do listen.

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Shri Jagannatha

NEW song : A seething Radha laments her choice of a lover while showering Krishna with scornful abuses. Kabisurjya Baladeba Ratha's chaupadi set to the traditional Odissi Raga Mukhari. Do listen.

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Shri Jagannatha

Malli Mala Syamaku Debi (ମଲ୍ଲୀମାଳ ଶ୍ୟାମକୁ ଦେବି) : The immortal Odissi lyric by the great Upendra Bhanja, sung by Balaram Gouda of the Sakhi Nata tradition. This is Odisha's traditional music, called Odissi. The Odissi Project is our humble attempt to tell more people about Odissi music and create high-quality online content of exceptional musicians of our state. Balaram babu is one such gem of a man.

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Shri Jagannatha

Radha is passing by the forest of Vrindavan, and hears a mysterious person playing the flute. Curious, she asks her friends "Who is this playing the flute?"

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