Narthaki - An archive of articles pertaining to Odissi and other Indian classical dances. Odissi eGroup - Share Your Experience on Odissi - A classical dance form of Orissa, a state in eastern India and possibly, the oldest surviving dance form in India based on archaeological evidence, Odissi is considered to be a constant source of delight and inspiration to dancers. Join this eGroup. Odissi - Classical Dance of Orissa - Introduction to the 2000-year-old Odissi dance of eastern India. Practitioners of Odissi - Index of leading Odissi dancers. Profile - Padmashri Madhavi Mudgal - A Guru, Choreographer and exponent of Odissi Sharon Loewen - Interview from The Tribune. Orissi / Odissi Dance - Brief history from the Evergreen State College (USA).