Naveen writes to Union Culture Minister seeking classical status for Odishi music

Prameyanews English

Published By : Prameya News Bureau | September 25, 2020 IST

Bhubaneswar, Sep 25: Chief Minister Naveen Pattnaik today wrote to Union Culture Minister, Prahlad Singh Patel seeking classical-tag for Odishi music. The State Cabinet has recently cleared the proposal. Patnaik wrote that it is a matter of concern that Odishi music, the tradition of which dates back almost to second century B.C.E. is yet to be recognized as a classical music by the Government of India. “The Odishan music has, at least a tradition of 2000 years and is based on written Sastra and its own core Raga. It has a distinctive rendition style based on codified grammar, the characteristic giti system of classical texts and having its own tala, different from Hindustani and Karnatak music. No doubt Odishi music has all the requisite and exclusive characteristics to be recognized as a classical music,” read the letter. The letter further read that the Odisha government has undertaken pioneering efforts to get classical status for Odishi music at an institutional level, i.e., establishment of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odishi Research Centre and Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi with the purpose of promotion of music, dance and drama in the State of Odisha. “Another milestone in the path of promotion of the culture, art, music and tradition of Odisha was the establishment of the Utkal University of Culture way back in the year 1999, by the Government of Odisha. Odishi music has made significant impact on Indian cultural scenario. Several Odishan playwrights, sculptors, painters and choreographers have earned national and international fame. Odishi dance has been recognized as one of the classical forms and stands eminent because of its characteristic bhangi, thani, lalitya, mudra etc. Ironically, Odishi music is yet to be recognized as a classical form of music at national level,” further read the letter.

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