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Sanchita Bhattacharyaa, also known as Guru Sanchita Bhattacharyaa, is an acclaimed Indian Odissi dancer born in Kolkata, India. The daughter of a dancer mother and a philosopher and Kriya Yogi father, she began her dance training at a very young age, reportedly at two or five years old. She received extensive tutelage from two legendary figures in Odissi…
Journey Timeline
2000
Received Kalpataru Award — From Delhi
2002
The New York Times describes her dance as 'perfection' — Woodstock edition, April 4
2003
Lectured at Omega (USA) — Alongside Ustad Zakir Hussain
2004
Called 'an ambassador of Odissi dance around the world' — By Edmonton Journal, June 4
2004
Invited to perform at Rocky Mountain Summit of Euro-American Noble Laureates
2005
Bestowed with the title Shree Kshetra Mahari — From Jagannath Temple Puri
2022
Completed 50 years of performing on stage — Coincided with her birthday
2026
The Draupadi Phenomenon 2026 event — Scheduled for Houston, TX
2026
Conceived and choreographed 'Yodhini' — An electrifying dance-theatre creation
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Awards & Honors
- 2000 · Kalpataru Award — Delhi
- 2005 · Shree Kshetra Mahari — Jagannath Temple Puri
- Mashal Pratibha Samman
- Raas Ratna Award
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- an ambassador of Odissi dance around the world
Edmonton Journal
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