Odissi — Key Cases & Reports

Key Cases & Reports

Sangeet Natak Akademi's Official Recognition of Odissi

1958

The formal recognition of Odissi as one of India's classical dance forms by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1958 was a watershed moment. Prior to this, Odissi, like many other…

Inclusion of Odissi in International Cultural Exchange Programs

1960s onwards

While not a 'judgment' in the legal sense, the consistent inclusion of Odissi in India's international cultural exchange programs and festivals from the 1960s onwards represents a…