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Dr. Kumari Somashekhari is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, born in West Germany near Heidelberg, into a family of pious intellectuals and artists. From a young age, she harbored a deep spiritual inclination, seeking the meaning of life. Her spiritual journey led her to Sadgurudev Shri Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati in Switzerland, who initiated…
Journey Timeline
1984
Omkarananda Saraswati Natya Kala Academy established — Dr. Kumari Somashekhari is the Director and Dance Teacher.
2007
Performance at Shri Gayatri Tapobhoomi Ashram — Performed at the 7th Anniversary Celebration on January 30, covered by "Samyukta Karnataka".
2008
Received Rashtra Shakti Award — Awarded on October 20 in Mumbai.
2019
Received Bharatiya Shastriya Nritya Shiromani Award — Awarded on May 13 for Excellence in Indian Classical Temple-Dance and Vedic Culture.
2021
Featured in ABP Ganga Television documentary — Documentary titled "Kyaa Baat Hai !" aired on November 12.
2023
Received National Award for Promotion of Art & Culture — Awarded on October 6 in Film-City, Noida.
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Awards & Honors
- Guru-Bhakti-Ratna — Sadgurudev Shri Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati
- Kalanidhi — Sadgurudev Shri Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati
- Mahila Shiromani Award
- Natya Ratna Award
- 2008 · Rashtra Shakti Award — International Human Rights Foundation
- 2019 · Bharatiya Shastriya Nritya Shiromani Award for Excellence in Indian Classical Temple-Dance and Vedic Culture — Senior Citizen Welfare Organization (Reg.), Rishikesh
- 2023 · National Award for Promotion of Art & Culture
- Honorary Doctorate Award (Honoris Causa) in the field of Arts and Culture — Government of India
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