Battu - Odissi Dance by Nitisha Nanda

The Battu is an item of pure dance and is considered the most difficult item of Odissi dance. The dance begins with a series of sculpturesque poses depicting such actions as the playing of a Veena , Mardala (Drum) , Cymbals (Manjira) and Flute, depicting the dance sculptures adorning the temples of Orissa. Music composed by: Pandit Bhubaneswar Mishra Raag: Mohana Taal: Maalika Performed at . Azad Bhawan, New Delhi on 19th March, 2017