Its a classical Indian dance form belongs to "Odisa"..
Khandagiri-Udaygiri caves represents the oldest view of Odissi..
Its name 'Odissi' received by the word "Odra-Dance" from the book "Natya-Shashtra"..
Great jain emperor Kharvel protect and promote Odissi...
Middle of 20th century Odissi became internationally famous by the efforts of Charlie's Fabrie and Indrani Rehman....!!!!!