Niharika Mohanty demonstrates one of the nine moods expressed in Odissi

There are 9 moods or sentiments in Indian classical dance, called rasas. They are: srngara (love), hasya (laughter), karuna (sadness), raudra (anger), vira (pride), bhayanaka (fear), bibhatsa (disgust), adbhuta (wonder), and shanta (peace). (Source: www.odissiniharika.com/repertoire.html)

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