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Pandit Raghunath Panigrahi (August 10, 1932 – August 25, 2013) was a celebrated Indian classical vocalist, composer, and music director, primarily known for his profound contributions to Odissi music. Born in Gunupur, Rayagada, Odisha, he hailed from a family with a long lineage in Odissi music. He received his initial musical training from his father, Pt.…
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1932
Born in Gunupur, Rayagada, Odisha
1948
Became a regular artist of All India Radio
1960
Married Sanjukta Panigrahi
1960s-1990s
Performed extensively with Sanjukta Panigrahi — Instrumental in popularizing Odissi dance and music globally
1968
Conferred with the title 'Sur Mani'
1976
Received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Jointly with Sanjukta Panigrahi
1976
Honoured by the French Government
1993
Received the State Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
1997
Sanjukta Panigrahi passed away
1997
Associated with Nrityagram — Composed music for their productions
1999
Formed the Sanjukta Panigrahi Memorial Trust
2001
Sanjukta Panigrahi Memorial Trust began giving scholarships and awards
2008
Received the Jayadeva Samman
2008
Received the Lifetime Achievement award of Banichitra Awards
2010
Conferred with Padma Shri
2010
Awarded Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) by Berhampur University
2011
Awarded Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) by Utkal University
2012
Sanjukta Panigrahi Memorial Trust renamed — Renamed to 'Sanjukta and Raghunath Panigrahi Cultural Heritage Foundation'
2013
Awarded Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) by Ravenshaw University — In August
2013
Passed away in Bhubaneswar — On August 25
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Awards & Honors
- 1968 · Sur Mani
- 1976 · Award from the Government of France — French Government
- 1976 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1993 · State Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Odisha State Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2008 · Jayadeva Samman
- 2008 · Lifetime Achievement award of Banichitra Awards — Banichitra Awards
- 2010 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- 2010 · Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) — Berhampur University
- 2011 · Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) — Utkal University
- 2013 · Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) — Ravenshaw University
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship — Sangeet Natak Akademi
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- Raghunath Panigrahi: His Music & His Magic
OdishaBytes
- A YEAR AFTER: REMEMBERING PANDIT RAGHUNATH PANIGRAHI
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