Ranjana's most recent contribution to the propogation of Odissi is her book titled ' Odissi - The Dance Divine', released in February, 2007.

Odissi - The Dance Divine is a chronological survey of the form & style of the dance.

The art form today known as Odissi is the descendant of the temple dance that evolved in the Jagannath temple in Puri. Revered as one of the holiest places, the temple was the centre of culture, religion & artistic traditions. In the inner sanctum of this shrine was born the dance of the Mahari or temple dancer, which became a tradition & finds expression in the Geeta Govinda that presents Odissi dance as a niti or lifestyle.

The book explores the aesthetics of the dance, which is a living tradition till today. Besides that, it gives the readers a brief outline of the architects & contemporary gurus of the dance, & the eminent dancers who are in the forefront of the scenario.

The book was launched on 13th February, 2007, at the India Habitat Centre, with Mrs. Gursharan Kaur as the Chief Guest.

The book is priced at Rs.1495/-
For further details, visit www.niyogibooks.com.

Contact: G-8 Jangpura Extension, New Delhi - 110014.
PH: 24319187, 9810132756.Email: ranjanaodissi@gmail.com