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Elam Endira Devi, born on September 1, 1954, in Khwai Nagamapal Singjubung Leirak, Imphal, Manipur, is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, choreographer, teacher, and scholar renowned for her profound expertise in Manipuri dance, particularly in the traditional forms of Lai Haraoba and Raas. Her journey in dance began at the tender age of eight under…
Journey Timeline
1954
Born — Born on September 1 in Imphal, Manipur.
Age 8
Began dance training — Started learning Manipuri dance under Guru Lourembam Amuyaima Singh.
1967
Diploma in Nitya Charya — Completed from JN Manipur Dance Academy.
1972
Young Artist Scholarship — Received from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India (continued until 1974).
1976
Artist at JNMDA ballet unit — Served as an artist in the ballet unit of Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (until 1986).
1979
BA from Guwahati University
1979
Post Graduate in Ras Dance — Completed from JN Manipur Dance Academy.
1984
Post Graduate in Lai-Haraoba Dance — Completed from JN Manipur Dance Academy.
1988
MA in Manipuri Culture and Literature — Completed from Manipur University.
1990
Junior Fellowship — Received from the Department of Culture, Government of India (continued until 1992).
1993
Founded Meitei Traditional Dance Teaching School and Performing Centre — Established her own institution in Imphal.
1996
Senior Guru at JNMDA — Began serving as Senior Guru at Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy.
2014
Padma Shri Award — Honored by the Government of India for her contributions to art and culture.
2023
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Selected for the award for excellence in Manipuri dance.
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Awards & Honors
- 2014 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- 1972 · Young Artist Scholarship in Manipuri Classical Dance — Ministry of Culture, Government of India
- 1984 · Nrita Rani Upadhi Gold Medal — Cultural Dramatic Association, Moirang
- 1990 · Junior Fellowship — Department of Culture, Government of India
- 1967 · First Prize (All Manipur Dance Festival on Classical Dance)
- 1968 · First Prize (All Manipur State Level Dance Competition)
- 1970 · Excellence Award (World Theatre Day - Short Play)
- 1971 · Best Actress Award (All India Drama Festival)
- 1974 · National Award (for feature film Matamgi Manipur)
- 2023 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
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- Elam Indira Devi
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