[[File:Oja Pali.jpg|thumb|[[File:Manasa-popular.JPG|alt=MANASA DEVI FIRST ORIGINATED IN ASSAM . THE SOI GAON WITH THE MEMORY OF BEULA AND LAKHINDAR EXISTS HERE . SHE IS KNOWN FOR ANGRYNESS WITH CHAND SADAGAR .|thumb|SHAKTA GODDESS DEVI PADAMVATI{MANASA MAA}]]byah gowa ojapali : darang]]
[[File:Oja Pali.jpg|thumb|[[File:Manasa-popular.JPG|alt=MANASA DEVI FIRST ORIGINATED IN ASSAM . THE SOI GAON WITH THE MEMORY OF BEULA AND LAKHINDAR EXISTS HERE . SHE IS KNOWN FOR ANGRYNESS WITH CHAND SADAGAR .|thumb|SHAKTA GODDESS DEVI PADAMVATI{MANASA MAA}]]byah gowa ojapali : darang]]
'''Ojapali''' is a traditional [[Shamanism|shamanistic]] type of indigenous [[folk dance]] from [[Assam]] in the northeastern region of India.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Baruah |first=Sudarshana |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1155996408 |title=Ojapali : the ancient music tradition of Assam, it's application in Vaishnav sattra and classical elements |publisher=Chandra Prakash |year=2017 |isbn=978-93-244-0673-6 |edition= |location=Guwahati |oclc=1155996408}}</ref> Ojapali is believed to have evolved from Kathakata tradition and is performed in a group; it is believed to be one of the oldest art forms of Assam. Originally evolved in the [[Kamata Kingdom|Kamata]] state the western and northern part of river [[Brahmaputra River|Brahmaputra]] later limited to Darrang area under the patronisation of Darrangi [[King Dharmanarayana]].
'''Ojapali''' is a traditional [[Shamanism|shamanistic]] type of indigenous [[folk dance]] from [[Assam]] in the northeastern region of India.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Baruah |first=Sudarshana |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1155996408 |title=Ojapali : the ancient music tradition of Assam, its application in Vaishnav sattra and classical elements |publisher=Chandra Prakash |year=2017 |isbn=978-93-244-0673-6 |edition= |location=Guwahati |oclc=1155996408}}</ref> Ojapali is believed to have evolved from Kathakata tradition and is performed in a group; it is believed to be one of the oldest art forms of Assam. Originally evolved in the [[Kamata Kingdom|Kamata]] state the western and northern part of river [[Brahmaputra River|Brahmaputra]] later limited to Darrang area under the patronisation of Darrangi [[King Dharmanarayana]].
The repertoire of this performance consists of songs, dialogues, gesture, improvised acting and dramatisation etc.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Pathak |first=Namrata |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1152278199 |title=Trends In Contemporary Assamese Theatre. |date=2015 |publisher=Partridge India |isbn=978-1-4828-4654-6 |oclc=1152278199}}</ref> The group consists of an Oja, who leads the performance and four or five palies, who supplement the performance with continuously playing cymbal. Among the Palies Daina pali who stand on the right-hand side of the Oja is the active one and he and Oja take the performance forward. Many believe that [[Sankardev|Shankardev]] took inspiration from Ojapali to create his [[Ankiya Bhaona]]. Moreover he also created his own Sattriya Ojapali. Generally Darrangi Suknanni Ojapali sings the lyrics written by Sukabi Narayanadeva in [[Padma Purana|Padmapurana]]. Padma Purana covers the story of serpent goddess Maroi(manasa devi). Ojapali is associated with Shakti Puja, including the deities manasa,<ref>{{Cite book |last=Varadpande |first=Manohar Laxman |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/18270064 |title=History of Indian theatre |date=1987–2005 |publisher=Abhinav Publications |year=1987 |isbn=81-7017-221-7 |location=New Delhi |pages=91 |oclc=18270064}}</ref> kali, durga, kesikhaiti, kakogoshani etc.
The repertoire of this performance consists of songs, dialogues, gesture, improvised acting and dramatisation etc.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Pathak |first=Namrata |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1152278199 |title=Trends In Contemporary Assamese Theatre. |date=2015 |publisher=Partridge India |isbn=978-1-4828-4654-6 |oclc=1152278199}}</ref> The group consists of an Oja, who leads the performance and four or five palies, who supplement the performance with continuously playing cymbal. Among the Palies Daina pali who stand on the right-hand side of the Oja is the active one and he and Oja take the performance forward. Many believe that [[Sankardev|Shankardev]] took inspiration from Ojapali to create his [[Ankiya Bhaona]]. Moreover, he also created his own Sattriya Ojapali. Generally Darrangi Suknanni Ojapali sings the lyrics written by Sukabi Narayanadeva in [[Padma Purana|Padmapurana]]. Padma Purana covers the story of serpent goddess Maroi(manasa devi). Ojapali is associated with Shakti Puja, including the deities manasa,<ref>{{Cite book |last=Varadpande |first=Manohar Laxman |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/18270064 |title=History of Indian theatre |date=1987–2005 |publisher=Abhinav Publications |year=1987 |isbn=81-7017-221-7 |location=New Delhi |pages=91 |oclc=18270064}}</ref> kali, durga, kesikhaiti, kakogoshani etc.
Present day Ojapali is limited to [[Darrang district|Darrang]], [[Nalbari district|Nalbari]], [[Kamrup district|Kamrup]], [[Bajali district|Bajali]], [[Baksa district|Baksa]], [[Mangaldoi]], [[Sipajhar]], some other parts of [[Tezpur]] and [[Udalguri district|Udalguri]] district.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A Few Folk Performances Of Assam Beyond Bihu |url=https://www.guwahatiplus.com/opinion/opinion/a-few-folk-performances-of-assam-beyond-bihu |access-date=2022-06-13 |website=www.guwahatiplus.com |language=en}}</ref> [[Lalit Chandra Nath]] and Kinaram Nath have been awarded [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]] for their contribution to this art form. Presently Lalit Chandra Nath Oja's family is working towards Ojapali's development in Sipajhar.
Present day Ojapali is limited to [[Darrang district|Darrang]], [[Nalbari district|Nalbari]], [[Kamrup district|Kamrup]], [[Bajali district|Bajali]], [[Baksa district|Baksa]], [[Mangaldoi]], [[Sipajhar]], some other parts of [[Tezpur]] and [[Udalguri district|Udalguri]] district.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A Few Folk Performances Of Assam Beyond Bihu |url=https://www.guwahatiplus.com/opinion/opinion/a-few-folk-performances-of-assam-beyond-bihu |access-date=2022-06-13 |website=www.guwahatiplus.com |language=en}}</ref> [[Lalit Chandra Nath]] and Kinaram Nath have been awarded [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]] for their contribution to this art form. Presently Lalit Chandra Nath Oja's family is working towards Ojapali's development in Sipajhar.
<ref>{{cite web|author=TI Trade |url=http://www.assamtribune.com/nov2108/mosaic1.html |title=Assam Tribune online |publisher=Assamtribune.com |accessdate=26 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090905083319/http://www.assamtribune.com/nov2108/mosaic1.html |archivedate=5 September 2009 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.neblog.in/2012/03/ojapali-performing-art-form-of-assam.html ]{{dead link|date=December 2012}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|author=TI Trade |url=http://www.assamtribune.com/nov2108/mosaic1.html |title=Assam Tribune online |publisher=Assamtribune.com |access-date=26 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090905083319/http://www.assamtribune.com/nov2108/mosaic1.html |archive-date=5 September 2009 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.neblog.in/2012/03/ojapali-performing-art-form-of-assam.html ]{{dead link|date=December 2012}}</ref>
Ojapali can be divided into three forms based on the occasion and style:
Ojapali can be divided into three forms based on the occasion and style:
*{{transl|ass|italic=no|Byah}} or {{transl|ass|italic=no|bigoya ojapali}}
*{{transl|ass|italic=no|Byah}} or {{transl|ass|italic=no|bigoya ojapali}}
*{{transl|ass|italic=no|Sukananni ojapali}} or {{transl|ass|italic=no|maroi goa ojapali}}
*{{transl|ass|italic=no|Sukananni ojapali}} or {{transl|ass|italic=no|maroi goa ojapali}}
*[[File:Deodhas of Deodhani dance with rythm.jpg|alt=OJAPALI IS ASSSOCIATED WITH IS DEVDHWANI NRITYA .|thumb|DEVDHWANI NRITYA]]{{transl|ass|italic=no|Ramayani ojapali}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.assaminfo.com/culture/40/ojapali-dance.htm |title=Oja-Pali Assam | Oja-Pali Dance Of Assam | OjaPali Dance Of Assam | Traditional Dance Of Assam | Assamese Culture |publisher=Assaminfo.com |accessdate=7 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/Oja-Pali-26154.htm |title=Oja-Pali in India |publisher=India9.com |date=7 June 2005 |accessdate=7 June 2013}}</ref>
*[[File:Deodhas of Deodhani dance with rythm.jpg|alt=OJAPALI IS ASSSOCIATED WITH IS DEVDHWANI NRITYA .|thumb|DEVDHWANI NRITYA]]{{transl|ass|italic=no|Ramayani ojapali}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.assaminfo.com/culture/40/ojapali-dance.htm |title=Oja-Pali Assam | Oja-Pali Dance Of Assam | OjaPali Dance Of Assam | Traditional Dance Of Assam | Assamese Culture |publisher=Assaminfo.com |access-date=7 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/Oja-Pali-26154.htm |title=Oja-Pali in India |publisher=India9.com |date=7 June 2005 |access-date=7 June 2013}}</ref>
==Noted personalities==
==Noted personalities==
* Manka<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DcReZM-rI0MC&q=Ojapali&pg=PA292 |title=Early History of the Vaiṣṇava Faith and Movement in Assam: Śaṅkaradeva and ... – Maheswar Neog – Google Books|author=Maheswar Neog|authorlink=Maheswar Neog |accessdate=7 June 2013|isbn=9788120800076|year=1980|publisher=Motilal Banarsidass Publishers }}</ref><ref>[http://www.assamtribune.com/nov2108/mosaic1.html ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090905083319/http://www.assamtribune.com/nov2108/mosaic1.html |date=5 September 2009 }}</ref>
* Manka<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DcReZM-rI0MC&q=Ojapali&pg=PA292 |title=Early History of the Vaiṣṇava Faith and Movement in Assam: Śaṅkaradeva and ... – Maheswar Neog – Google Books|author=Maheswar Neog|author-link=Maheswar Neog |access-date=7 June 2013|isbn=9788120800076|year=1980|publisher=Motilal Banarsidass Publishers }}</ref><ref>[http://www.assamtribune.com/nov2108/mosaic1.html ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090905083319/http://www.assamtribune.com/nov2108/mosaic1.html |date=5 September 2009 }}</ref>
* [[Durgabar Kayastha]]
* [[Durgabar Kayastha]]
* Pitambar
* Pitambar
* Barbyahu<ref>{{cite web|last=Fare |first=Eastern |url=http://www.neblog.in/2012/03/ojapali-performing-art-form-of-assam.html |title=North-East India | NE Blog: Ojapali – A performing art form of Assam |publisher=Neblog.in |date=31 December 2010 |accessdate=7 June 2013 }}</ref>
* Barbyahu<ref>{{cite web|last=Fare |first=Eastern |url=http://www.neblog.in/2012/03/ojapali-performing-art-form-of-assam.html |title=North-East India | NE Blog: Ojapali – A performing art form of Assam |publisher=Neblog.in |date=31 December 2010 |access-date=7 June 2013 }}</ref>
* Sarubyahu
* Sarubyahu
* [[Lalit Chandra Nath]], also known as Lalit Oja ([[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]] winner)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120910/jsp/northeast/story_15957600.jsp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924152732/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120910/jsp/northeast/story_15957600.jsp |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 September 2015 |title=Artiste dedicated to oja pali, body and soul |work=The Telegraph (India) |date=10 September 2012 |accessdate=7 June 2013}}</ref>
* [[Lalit Chandra Nath]], also known as Lalit Oja ([[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]] winner)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120910/jsp/northeast/story_15957600.jsp |=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924152732/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120910/jsp/northeast/story_15957600.jsp |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 September 2015 |title=Artiste dedicated to oja pali, body and soul |work=The Telegraph (India) |date=10 September 2012 |access-date=7 June 2013}}</ref>
* Manka<ref>{{cite journal|title=Politics of performance and the creation of Darangi identity:looking at the ojapali performance of Assam- Debajit Bora – Routledge|journal = Research in Drama Education: The Journal of Applied Theatre and Performance|volume = 21|issue = 4|pages = 465–470|author=Debajit Bora|authorlink=Debajit Bora |doi=10.1080/13569783.2016.1220245|year = 2016|s2cid = 151953161}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No9vpuvnUMQ |title=Theatre of the People |publisher=Sur Samalaya Resource centre for Arts}}</ref>
* Manka<ref>{{cite journal|title=Politics of performance and the creation of Darangi identity:looking at the ojapali performance of Assam- Debajit Bora – Routledge|journal = Research in Drama Education: The Journal of Applied Theatre and Performance|volume = 21|issue = 4|pages = 465–470|author=Debajit Bora|author-link=Debajit Bora |doi=10.1080/13569783.2016.1220245|year = 2016|s2cid = 151953161}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No9vpuvnUMQ |title=Theatre of the People |publisher=Sur Samalaya Resource centre for Arts}}</ref>
In Mangaldai Baloram konwar and his team performed Byakh ojapali for about two decades around 90s to 2010. Baloram konwar is the disciple of Oja late Upendra kalita. They were all government service holder and to continue their hobby they learnt it and performed. It was a saying that people around mangaldai and other localities were very much eager to see this group performing as they were the first educated performer and also able to bring the performance in fantastic manner.
In Mangaldai Baloram konwar and his team performed Byakh ojapali for about two decades around 90s to 2010. Baloram konwar is the disciple of Oja late Upendra kalita. They were all government service holder and to continue their hobby they learnt it and performed. It was a saying that people around mangaldai and other localities were very much eager to see this group performing as they were the first educated performer and also able to bring the performance in fantastic manner.
Ojapali is a traditional shamanistic type of indigenous folk dance from Assam in the northeastern region of India.[1] Ojapali is believed to have evolved from Kathakata tradition and is performed in a group; it is believed to be one of the oldest art forms of Assam. Originally evolved in the Kamata state the western and northern part of river Brahmaputra later limited to Darrang area under the patronisation of Darrangi King Dharmanarayana.
The repertoire of this performance consists of songs, dialogues, gesture, improvised acting and dramatisation etc.[2] The group consists of an Oja, who leads the performance and four or five palies, who supplement the performance with continuously playing cymbal. Among the Palies Daina pali who stand on the right-hand side of the Oja is the active one and he and Oja take the performance forward. Many believe that Shankardev took inspiration from Ojapali to create his Ankiya Bhaona. Moreover, he also created his own Sattriya Ojapali. Generally Darrangi Suknanni Ojapali sings the lyrics written by Sukabi Narayanadeva in Padmapurana. Padma Purana covers the story of serpent goddess Maroi(manasa devi). Ojapali is associated with Shakti Puja, including the deities manasa,[3] kali, durga, kesikhaiti, kakogoshani etc.
In Mangaldai Baloram konwar and his team performed Byakh ojapali for about two decades around 90s to 2010. Baloram konwar is the disciple of Oja late Upendra kalita. They were all government service holder and to continue their hobby they learnt it and performed. It was a saying that people around mangaldai and other localities were very much eager to see this group performing as they were the first educated performer and also able to bring the performance in fantastic manner.
^Debajit Bora (2016). "Politics of performance and the creation of Darangi identity:looking at the ojapali performance of Assam- Debajit Bora – Routledge". Research in Drama Education: The Journal of Applied Theatre and Performance. 21 (4): 465–470. doi:10.1080/13569783.2016.1220245. S2CID151953161.
