JODI SANKHA

About: 

• Region: Jodi Sankha is a unique folk dance native to Ganjam District of Orissa. 
  
  
• Features: 
  • Jodi Sankha, which literally means Double Conch, is a combined presentation of rural music along with Badya and Nrutya. 
    
    
  • Most noteworthy part is the harmony between the modulation of the conch and the physical movements of the artists. 
    
    
  • This dance form had a martial arts beginning as it needs high stamina. 
    
    
  
  
  
• Performers: It is performed mainly by non-Aryans embellished in colorful costumes. 
  
  
• Instruments: The main accompanying instruments include Changu- Baja and Mahuri; combined with the thrills of the conch present an emotional Orchestra of rural music. 
  
  
• Events during which performed: Sound of conch is considered auspicious and these troupes traditionally performed at religious functions, marriages and other processions.