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Was Odissi an acceptable form of dancing during the Medieval era?
The Buddhist icons, for example, are depicted as dancing gods and goddesses.
Was Odissi popular form of dancing during the Medieval era?
Historical evidence, states Alexandra Carter, shows that Odissi Maharis (Hindu temple dancers) and dance halls architecture (nata-mandap) were in vogue.
Was there a popular Odissi dancer in this era?
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Question: Is there anything significant about Odissi dancing in the Medieval era?
Self-contained rewrite: Is there anything significant about Odissi dancing in the Medieval era?