ShodhPatra: International Journal of Science and Humanities

An Analytical Study of Sattriya Ojapali in Kamalabari Sattra

Sattriya Ojapali combines narration, music, dance and ritual. Practiced and preserved by various Sattras for centuries, The study focuses on the unique presentation techniques of Sattriya Ojapali as practiced in Kamalabari Sattra, where the performance is structured into distinct segments such as Rag-Diya, Sloka, Gita, Diha, and Pada-Gowa, with the latter further subdivided. The vocal style here draws from Hindustani classical music, while the dance elements follow classical Sattriya traditions, categorized into Nritya (expressive) and Nritta (pure) forms. Rooted in the Guru-Shishya Parampara, Sattriya Ojapali remains a vital cultural legacy, maintaining its devotional and artistic essence despite evolving over time. This paper explores Sattriya Ojapali, a semi-dramatic performance tradition to propagate the Neo-Vaishnava faith in Assam. Key Words : Sattriya dance, Sattra, Kamalabari Sattra, Ojapali etc.