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K. N. Dandayudhapani Pillai (Karaikal Natesa Dhandayudhapani Pillai), born on July 14, 1921, in Karaikal, French India (now Puducherry, India), was a revered figure in Indian classical dance, widely recognized as a pioneering Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, nattuvanar, and guru. He hailed from a distinguished family of musicians from Tanjore. His…
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1921
Born — Born on July 14 in Karaikal, French India (now Puducherry, India).
1967
Founded Sri Rama Nataka Niketan — Founded a dance academy in Chennai.
1971
Received Padma Shri — Awarded the fourth highest civilian honor by the Government of India.
1974
Passed away — Died on October 12 after a coronary attack.
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- 1971 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- Kalaimamani — Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manaram
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- Natyakalachakravarthy
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