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Kasturi Pattanaik, born Kasturi Badu on August 3, 1965, in Cuttack, India, is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, recognized as a pioneering exponent of Odissi dance. She commenced her training in both Odissi and Kathak dance during her childhood. After completing her graduation from Shailabala Women's College, Cuttack, she joined the Odissi Research…
Journey Timeline
1975
Began active career — Started as a performing artist, choreographer, and teacher.
1987
India Festival, USSR — Participated in the India Festival in the USSR. Received a state scholarship.
1997
Rajendra Prasad Puraskar — Received the Rajendra Prasad Puraskar from "Rajendra Prasad Smruti Sansad".
1999
Abhinandanika – 1999 — Received "Abhinandanika – 1999" for excellent Abhinay in Odissi dance. Honoured by Kuchipudi Natyakala Mandali.
2000
Scholarship from Ministry of Human Resource Development — Received a scholarship from the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
2003
Debadasi Samman — Received the "Debadasi Samman" from Udayan Sanskritik Anusthan.
2015
Mahari Award — Received the Mahari Award, instituted by Adi Guru Pankaj Charan Das.
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Awards & Honors
- 1997 · Rajendra Prasad Puraskar — Rajendra Prasad Smruti Sansad
- 1999 · Abhinandanika – 1999 — Vishnupriya Smruti Sammana
- 1987 · Scholarship from the state
- 2000 · Scholarship from the Ministry of Human Resource Development
- 2003 · Debadasi Samman — Udayan Sanskritik Anusthan
- 1999 · Honoured by Kuchipudi Natyakala Mandali — Kuchipudi Natyakala Mandali
- 2015 · Mahari Award — Adi Guru Pankaj Charan Das
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- Kasturi Pattanaik gets Mahari Award
OdishaChannel.Com
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