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Kottarakkara Ganga is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, widely recognized for her contributions to Kathakali, a traditional dance-drama form native to Kerala. Born on October 15, 1952, in Kottarakkara, Kollam District, she pursued a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, graduating in 1974. Despite being born into a Tamil Brahmin family where girls were…
Journey Timeline
1952
Born — On October 15, in Kottarakkara, Kollam District.
1974
Graduated with BSc Chemistry
1982
Began learning Kathakali
1983
First Kathakali performance — Portrayed Lalitha in 'Narakasura Vadham'.
2000
Received Award for Kathakali — From Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma Maharaja.
2009
Received Kalamandalam Award
2010
Received Kottarakara Thampuran Award
2010
Received Kerala Government Cultural Award
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Awards & Honors
- 2000 · Award for Kathakali — Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma Maharaja / Sree Sarada Educational Society, Thiruvananthapuram
- 2009 · Kalamandalam Award
- 2010 · Kottarakara Thampuran Award
- 2010 · Kerala Government Cultural Award
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- Ganga's dream: Kathakali for all
The New Indian Express
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