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Tara Michaël, born Brigitte Pagès in Marseille in 1942, is a distinguished French Indianist, Sanskrit scholar, and author renowned for her deep scholarly engagement and practical experience in Indian classical dance. Her extensive academic and spiritual journey led her to India, where she lived in Poona from 1968 to 1970 and Madras from 1972 to 1980,…
Journey Timeline
1942
Born Brigitte Pagès — In Marseille, France.
1968
First stay in India — In Poona, until 1970.
1972
Second stay in India — In Madras, until 1980.
1974
Met Shri Y.G. Doraisami — In Madras, who introduced her to Indian arts.
1975
Began studying Odissi — With Guru Ramani Ranjan Jena.
1977
Divorce — Retained the name Michaël.
1978
Doctorate in Indian Studies — From the Sorbonne.
1980
Appointed researcher at CNRS
1985
Published "Danses sacrées de l'Inde"
2000
Stayed in Pondicherry — Until 2007.
2007
Retired from CNRS
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