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Pariyanampatta Divakaran (c. 1954 – 2017) was a distinguished Indian classical dancer renowned for his contributions to Kathakali, the traditional dance-drama of Kerala. Born on Medam 29 of 1130 ME (approximately 1954) in Pariyanampatta Mana, Peringannur, Palakkad District, Kerala, he hailed from an artistic family; his father, Pariyanampatta Kunchunni…
Journey Timeline
c. 1954
Born — Born on Medam 29 of 1130 ME
1966
Began Kathakali training — Joined Peroor Gandhi Seva Sadanam at age twelve
1968
First performance (Arangetram) — His first performance was on the third year of his studies
1974
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award
2013
Comeback to stage — Performed as Kali after a leg injury
2017
Died — Passed away at 63 due to multi-organ failure
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Awards & Honors
- 1974 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- Central Government Scholarship
- Junior Fellowship
- State Government Gold Medal
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