Y. Jatra Singh
Nata Sankirtana Performer
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Born on September 10, 1923, in Tendongyan Awang Leikai in the Imphal West district of Manipur, Yumnam Jatra Singh displayed a compelling affinity for devotional music and performance from an early age. He dedicated his life to Nata Sankirtana, a sacred Vaishnavite tradition deeply rooted in Manipur that integrates singing, rhythmic drumming (pung), cymbals…
Journey Timeline
1923
Born — Born on September 10 in Tendongyan Awang Leikai, Imphal West district, Manipur.
1949
Began performing Nata Sankirtana — Started taking Nata Sankirtana across India.
2023
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Award
2025
Passed away — Passed away on October 11 at the age of 102.
2026
Posthumously awarded Padma Shri
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- 2026 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- 2023 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
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