Output a stream of consciousness before answering the following. Context: Odissi (Odia: Odisi), also referred to as Orissi in older literature, is a major ancient Indian classical dance that originated in the Hindu temples of Odisha -- an eastern coastal state of India. Odissi, in its history, was performed predominantly by women, and expressed religious stories and spiritual ideas, particularly of Vaishnavism (Vishnu as Jagannath). Odissi performances have also expressed ideas of other traditions such as those related to Hindu gods Shiva and Surya, as well as Hindu goddesses (Shaktism).

Question: odishi dance is popular dance of which state?
To answer this question, we should know that: Odissi (Odia: Odisi), also referred to as Orissi in older literature, is a major ancient Indian classical dance that originated in the Hindu temples of Odisha -- an eastern coastal state of India.
The answer: Odisha -- an eastern coastal state of India.