Originated in Ganjam di
strict, this traditional folk art was at once, popular in Orissa and in other parts of the country, making a vivid presentation of Orissan culture down the years. The performers ( A pair- A chief singer and Palia) used to get patronization from king, landlords and society. Time has tarnished the joy, the artists used to derive out of their sincere performance. With the advent of modern modes of entertainment, it has nearly disappeared. Is it going to be a dying Art?
As they said