The term Paika is derived from Sanskrit word 'Padatika' meaning
the infantry. The Paika dance of Odisha has a martial art character and is
performed with shields and swords. This dance displays the skills and the
ability of the dancers to handle these weapons. Hence, the name of the dance is
Paika (battle) dance. To know m ore
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