The Odissi dance of Orissa is one of the six acknowledged classical dance forms of India like (Danda Nata, animal mask dance, Ghoomra dance, karma dance, puppet dance, Jhoomar dance, Changu dance, Ghanta dance, Kela keluni dance, Dasakathia dance, Chaiti ghoda dance, Dalkhai dance, Dhanu dance, etc.). Similar to all other Indian classical dances, it also has its initiation in religion and philosophy with an origin in the temples of Orissa.

Danda Nata Dance	Animal Mask Dance	Ghoomar Dance
Karma Dance	Puppet Dance	Jhoomar Dance
Changu Dance	Ghanta Patua Dance	Kela Keluni Dance
Dasakathia Dance	Chaiti Ghoda Dance	Dalkhai Dance
	Dhanu Jatra Dance