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A country or a state feels proud of her cultural heritage when her races left behind the legacy. Moreover, culture is the manifestation of the human race. Culture also acts as messenger in uniting different racial groups of the countries through inter cultural exchange. As the state is linked to a particular race, the race is linked to a particular culture and similarly culture is manifested through tradition and customs inherited by the races. Coming down to the ages, the cultural heritage of Odisha is reflected upon the martial art or Paik Akhada which is noticed in the performing art, craft and literature of the state. It was a traditional martial art, had developed and grown one thousand years ago and it was greatly patronized by the king and revolutionary leaders for fighting against the external aggression and colonial hegemony.