DESCRIPTION:
Pala is a cultural event of Odisha and institute of education and social message also which is a combimation of Literature, Spirituality,Culture, music. Basically in pala, hindu myths are described by the Gayak with the help of all purans like Bhagabata,Geeta,Astadash purana, and epics of ancient poets.A pala team consists of usually 6 members, among which one is Gayak (head of the team) who narrates the story and one is Bayak, who plays mridang. Other fours assist the Gayak in songs. They are called as Palia.
SINGER - gayak taruna Dayanidhi satapathy