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5th Kalinga Mahotsav – a national festival of Martial dances,was held at Dheuli stupa, on the 4th and 5th of February 2007 jointly organized by Art Vision and Orissa Tourism. Participating artist are:
| 4th February | The Sapphire Creations Dance Workshop from Kolkatta presenting 'Adhyashakti', directed by Sudarshan Chakravarty. The production used elements of several Indian martial art traditions to explore the ritualistic culture of Shakti worship. |
Sharabhuji from Paschim Midnapur, West Bengal presented 'Dhali' and 'Raibenshee' forms of martial dances from West Bengal.
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| 5th February | Sri Karumaji Apparao and his team presented 'Karra Samu' ( stick play) and 'Katti Samu' (sword play), ancient martial art forms from Andhra Pradesh. |
| Udayan Academi presented Sahi Jatra from Puri. This was one of the 'seva' rendered to Sri jagannatha and it was developed in the 'Jaga' or 'akhada' (small forts) constructed around Puri for the development of physical culture aimed at the defense of the Temple. |
| Kalashrama presented 'Laudi Khela a martial dance practiced in different parts of coastal Orissa. |