Nrutyadhara Foundation

Shira bheda – Classification of Head Movement in Odissi dance

There are 9 types of Shirabheda in Odissi dance

1. Sama– Keep your head straight and look straight
2. Udvahitta- Head in upward position (Look Up)
3. Adomukha– Head in downward position (Look Down)
4. Alolitha– Move your head in circular motion (rotate from left to right or right to left)
5. Drutha– Move your head from side to side (say‘NO’)
6. Kampita– Move your head up and down (Say ‘YES’)
7. Paravritta– Look to one side
8. Ukshiptta– Tilt your head to one side and eyes looking other side top corner
9. Parivahitta– Move your in circular motion depicting ‘infinity’