Remembering Odissi Guru Harekrushna Behera
Odissi Performer
72+
Years of Experience
2+
Students Taught
1
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Guru Harekrushna Behera, a distinguished figure in Indian classical dance, was born in 1938 in Buani village, Balasore District, Odisha. His early life was deeply immersed in traditional performing arts; at the age of six, he joined 'akhada' parties, and by eight, he began his training in Gotipua dance under Shri Ramhari Behera. He further honed his skills…
Journey Timeline
1938
Born in Buani village, Balasore District, Odisha
1944
Joined 'akhada' parties — Approximate age 6
1946
Began Gotipua dance training under Shri Ramhari Behera — Approximate age 8
1952
Joined Nrutya Sangeet Kala Mandir, Balasore, as a dance teacher
1954
Began teaching Odissi dance
1957
Joined Kala Vikash Kendra to study Odissi further
1960
Sponsored for studies at Natya Ballet Centre in Delhi
1964
Received scholarship to learn Kathak from Pandit Birju Maharaj
1964
Established 'Nritya Niketan' in Delhi — First school of Odissi dance in Delhi
1971
Joined Gandharva Vidyalaya as a teacher
1974
Served as an Odissi Guru at Sri Rama Bharatiya Kala Kendra
1976
Started his own institution, later registered as "Odissi Kendra"
1981
"Odissi Kendra" formally registered
1986
Choreographed Hansadhwani Pallavi
2012
Passed away in New Delhi — June 24, at the age of 81
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Awards & Honors
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Award — All India Critics' Association, Kolkata
- Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Central Sangeet Natak Akademi
Media Coverage
- The man and his mission
The Hindu
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