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❖ Guru Parampara ❖
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Guru B. Bhanumati was a highly revered Indian classical dancer, teacher, and choreographer specializing in Bharatanatyam. Known for her profound expertise in Abhinaya and pioneering group choreography, she established Nrityakalamandiram, a prominent dance institution in Bengaluru, and founded the Bharatanjali dance troupe. Her journey in dance began at the…
Journey Timeline
Began learning dance at age 10
1994
Founded Bharatanjali dance troupe
2000
Received Karnataka Kalashree
2001
Received Rajyotsava Award
2004
Bharatanjali's 500th show — Presented on December 8, 2004, at the Indian Institute of World Culture, Bangalore.
2021
Passed away — On May 24, 2021.
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Awards & Honors
- 2000 · Sangeetha Nritya Academy - Karnataka Kalashree — State Sangeetha Nritya Academy
- 2001 · Rajyotsava Award — Government of Karnataka
- Chanakya Kautila Award
- Aryabhata Award
- Senior Fellowship — Ministry of Human Resource Development
- Shantala Natya Sri
- Best Bharatanatyam Dance Troupe (for Bharatanjali) — Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
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