Ojapali
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11 sectionsContents
- Origins and historical context
- Performance and style
- Variations / forms
- Cultural significance
- Geographical distribution
- Notable practitioners
- Preservation and revival
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
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Ojapali is an Assamese narrative song–dance tradition performed by an ensemble led by an oja (lead) and supported by pali (chorus). Scholars trace its roots to the pan-Indian kathakata (epic storytelling) tradition and date its development well before the neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. Darrang district is considered a historical hub of Ojapali performance, particularly from the time of King Dharmanarayana (1615–1637). The form blends sung narration, dialogue, gesture and semi-improvised dramatisation, accompanied primarily by small cymbals (khutitaal).