Faces of India – 75 Gotipua Dancer from Orissa

A dancer boy dressed as girl from Orissa for Gotipua, a traditional Oriya dance performance in Bangalore. This is usually performed by young boys dressed up in female costumes.

Bandha Nritya (Acrobatic dance), the most captivating part of Gotipua is done very well by these boys. The acrobatic postures on the dance depict pastimes of Lord Krishna.

Faces of India

a series through which I intend to portray the various characters of my country whom I met during my travels. I bring back souvenirs, frozen moments from my travels, why not some memories of people I have met and interacted during the travels. Faces of India is a weekly series in my blog since MARCH 2011. See more here

Gotipua dancer from Orissa

Gotipua dancer from Orissa

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