Orissa culture

ORISSA CULTURE

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Major population in Orissa is tribal. The number of tribes that reside in Orissa is the highest anywhere in India. All

the districts of Orissa have a tribal population in it.

While some regions have huge presence of tribals, some have only a handful of tribals. Koraput, Rayagada,

Kalahandi, Naurangpur and Malkangiri are few districts where more than half of the population is tribal.

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TRIBAL LIFE OF ORISSA

In Orissa, few tribes are in a better economic position and are well mixed up in the society, whereas there are many

that lead a completely secluded life.

They are also the most backward in the economic ladder of Orissa. Different tribes have different culture, traditions,

language and rituals.

TRIBAL LIFE OF ORISSA

DHOTIThe dhoti or vaettior pancha is the traditional men's garment in the Asian subcontinent in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. It is a rectangular piece of unstitched cloth, usually around 4.5 meters long, wrapped around the waist and the legs and knotted at the

waist.

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CLOTHES(MEN)

They were traditionally worn with loose-fitting paijama (kurta-paijama), loose-fitting salwars, semi-tight (tight around the calves,

but loose from the waist to including the knees) churidars, or wrapped-around dhotis; but are now also worn with jeans. Kurtas

are worn both as casual everyday wear and as formal dress.

CLOTHES(MEN)

Gamucha is a short piece of cloth generally saffron in color. It is the local towel of the people of Orissa. They are also available in different colors and patterns. For its low price and easy availability it is widely acceptable among

people of Orissa. A place called Khordha in Khordha district is famous for producing Gamuchas worldwide.

Normal length of a Gamucha vary from 1.5 meters to 2.5 meters. It's price comes around a Dollar or Two.

CLOTHES(MEN)

SAMBALPURI SAREESambalpuri Saree is a traditional handwoven Ikkat sari or saree

(locally called shadhi) wherein the warp and the weft are tie-dyed before weaving. It is produced in the Bargarh, Sonepur,

Sambalpur and nearby districts of Orissa. These sarees first became popular outside the state when the late Prime Minister

Indira Gandhi started wearing them.

CLOTHES(WOMEN)

KATAKI SAREE Kataki sarees in handspun cotton and silk or tussar, have

traditional Hindu and Buddhist designs on them. There is filigree work in silver that you will find in Kataka. You will also find fine

tribal work in brass and other metal-wire. Pattachitra is traditional painting on palm-leaf or raw silk.

CLOTHES(WOMEN)

Men generally wear loin clothes whereas women wear a lengthy cloth that they wrap around themselves. Women of

few tribes also wear a scarf on their head. Almost all women wear ornaments, bracelets, necklaces made of

aluminum and brass. Girls above the age of 5 are seen with tattoos on their faces.

GENERAL TRIBAL CLOTHING

CLOTHES OF TRIBAL PEOPLE

Juang tribes of Orissa are divided into two totemic clans namely Bandhu clans and Kutumba.

An alternative term, which their neighbors use to denote the Juang is Pattua, meaning the wearer of

leaf-dress though leaf-dress has long been abandoned since the time when captain J. Johnstone forced the Juang to wear clothes.

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JUANG TRIBE

JUANG TRIBE

Juang hat

Juang still people still wear semi lengthed clothes.

Dressing & Jewellery: Men wear white Dhoti with a white Benta or turban on head while the women wear white

cotton saree with red border and red blouse. Traditional jewellery like Andu (Anklet), Sakam (Bangles), Mudi (Ring),

Murki (Earrings), Puli (Nose Ring), Hisir (Necklace) etc., made of metals like Gold, Silver, Brass and Copper are worn

by the women. Other forms of jewellery made of animal bones, ivory, feathers, horns and semi-precious stones have

a special significance in the Kolha culture.Contd…

KOLHA TRIBE

KOLHA TRIBE

KOLHA TRIBE

A woman of Banjara tribes in Orissa is accustomed to wearing "ghaghra" and `choli` (a blouse). Ghagra is a

whirling skirt made of red, black and white cotton, with pieces of mirrored glass embroidered on it. The

craze for Jewels is of the highest degree amongst these celebrated tribes of Orissa. Anklets, silver

earrings, hair plaits and bone bangles add charm to the enriched culture of Banjaras.

BANJARA TRIBE

BANJARA TRIBE

These Bonda Poraja tribes have unique style of dressing which emphasized the rich heritage of their culture and ethnicity. The Bonda Poraja tribes are in general `semi-

clothed`. Moreover, ornaments play a great role in the attire if the Bonda tribes. Bonda Poraja tribes wear broad silver

necklace bands, which also embellish their beauty to a great extent.

BONDA TRIBE

A Gadaba woman usually wears a two-piece dress which is very colourful, often striped in red, blue and white, which is woven by the women themselves. The textile is made from the bark of the kereng plant. The ornaments they wear are

not very different from those of other tribals. They wear beads of various colours in the hair, silver necklaces and

very big brass earrings. The kerengis are being slowly replaced by the sari. Men wear only a piece of cloth

`Languti` with a flail which hangs in front.

GADABA TRIBE

The cultural exuberance is rightly been depicted in the way these paraja tribes dress up. The attires of both male and

female are colorful. Women folks of these paraja tribal communities wear beautiful ornaments thereby enhancing their beauty. Nose rings and hairs clips are used by paraja women. The male paraja tribes have the habit of wearing

earrings.

PARAJA TRIBE

Textile heritage of Orissa reflects the true artistic capabilities and superior craftsmanship of Orissa. Drawing heavily from the motifs

replete in tribal culture and its association with nature and Orissa's famous temple architectural style, the textiles and

handlooms of Orissa have entered the living rooms of people from as far as US and Poland.

INDUSTRY

Handlooms of Orissa are mainly available in cotton and silk though the colors, patterns and methods of weaving differ

for the two textured materials. The cotton fabrics with heavy drapes are woven of fine cotton threads tightly held

together. The fabric is flannel like to touch for its soft wooly weaving, unlike the luster of precious stones and metals of

the silk fabrics.

Orissa's cotton handlooms and textiles come in earthy patterns of the famous Ikat style of weaving. The Ikat handloom and textiles

origin can be traced back to Orissa's rich maritime past when seafaring traders ventured forth on journeys to the islands of

Indonesia primarily Bali.

Danda Nata

The dandua which interpretes this role is dressed with a red and black sari, wears female ornaments and has an arch-like structure of bamboo strips covered with cloths

tied at the back. The latter is the parva (radiance) and it is kept all through the year inside the kamana ghara together

with kamana and the danda or handles for the fire.

ORISSA TRADITIONAL DANCE DRESS

Dalkahi Dance

The love story of Radha and Krishna, the episodes from Ramayana and Mahabaharata, the description of natural scenery are represented through the songs. The young

women dance and sing intermittently. The women generally dress themselves with the colorful Sambalpuri Sari and wear a scarf on the shoulders holding the ends below in both the hands. Bedecked with traditional jewelry their robust framers sustain the strains of the dance for long

hours.


Chaiti Ghoda

Chaiti Ghoda is a traditional folk dance usually performed by the Kaivartas or the fishermen community residing in the coastal districts of Orissa. The dance has three main

participants – the Rauta, the Rautani and the Horse Rider. the Rauta and the Rautani enthrall the audience with their

soulful songs and witty exchanges, the horse rider entertains with his energetic dance with the dummy horse,

performed to the musical accompaniment of the Dhola (drum) and Mahuri (trumpet).


Koya Dance

The members of the Koya tribe perform this dance during Chaitra Parva (March – April). The Koya girls wear

elaborate jewellery made of beads and sport decorative caps. The Koya boys wear traditional costumes and

jewellery. The head gear is fitted with a bison’s horn. Koya drums and the flute are the main accompanying musical

instruments.


Spiritual

Orissa culture