Nrutyadhara Foundation

Greeba Bheda

Greeba bheda plays an important role in odissi. Greeba bheda otherwise known as neck movements are of 4 types in odissi dance.

1. Sundari: Move neck side to side.
2. Tirashchina: Move neck in a V-shape
3. Prarivartita: Move neck in a semi-circle
4. Prakampita: Move neck forward and back

Sloka for Greeba bheda:

Sundari cha Tirashchina tathaiva Parivartita
Prakampita cha bhavagnair gneya greeva chaturvidha