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Anjanamayi Saikia

Odissi Performer • Teacher

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Guwahati, India

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About

Dr. Anjana Moyee Saikia is a celebrated Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and teacher, renowned for her contributions to Odissi and Sattriya dance forms. She began her Odissi training under Gorima Hazarika in Guwahati and later received advanced guidance from legendary gurus such as Padmabibhusan Kelucharan Mohapatra and Protima Gauri Bedi. She also…

Journey Timeline

1984

Moved to Guwahati — Completed schooling from TC School.

1985

Began Odissi and Sattriya training — Admitted to Mitali Kala Kendra, trained under Garima Hazarika (Odissi) and Ghana Kanta Bora (Sattriya).

1995

Graduated from Cotton College — Received Statistics Honours.

2004

Joined Gauhati Medical College and Hospital — Began as a non-medical faculty in the Community Medicine department.

2010

Performed at Uday Shankar Fest — Received accolades for her performance in Calcutta.

2012

Founded Darpan Dance Akademi — Established her institution in Guwahati.

2019

Invited by the President of India — Attended Independence Day celebration as an Artluminary.

2025

Launched Nritya Nirjara festival — Inaugurated her annual Odissi dance festival in Guwahati on August 29.

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Awards & Honors

  • Exceptional Woman of ExcellenceAll Ladies League & Women Economic Forum, New Delhi
  • Sri Jayadeva Rastriya SammanNational Culture Mission Odisha
  • Abhinav Nartaki Samman
  • Illumiere Excellence Award
  • Kala Shiromoni Award

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