Karanas is a popular word amongst dancers. A few Karanas are unknowingly used in Odissi Dance. However, usage of entire repertoire of the Karanas, is not fully explored in Odissi Dance. This book contains comprehensive listing of Karanas, by not only combining information available in the Natyashastra, but also all other available sources. Comparison between the Karanas and the beautiful sculptures of the temples of Bhubaneswar, further strengthens the fact that the Karanas are an inherent part of Orissa and Odissi Dance. In this book, the Karanas are further analyzed and discussed as to how it can be used in Odissi Dance Compositions. This book encompasses detailed technical facets of Odissi Dance along with the analysis of the elements of the Karanas. Here, it is important to understand the gradual evolution of Odissi Dance from ancient age to its current form to comprehend the importance of Karanas. Hence, a specific chapter is dedicated on the progression of Odissi Dance from ancient ages. Any knowledge accumulated through this book will immensely help in improvement of Odissi dance and create ideas for further research work.