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Guru Dr. Gajendra Kumar Panda is a distinguished and revered figure in the realm of Odissi dance, known for his mastery, choreography, research, and teaching. Born in 1966 in Lokanathpur village, Ganjam district, Odisha, his artistic journey began at the age of nine when he trained as a Sakhipila under Guru Raghunath Purohit. At eleven, he came under the…
Journey Timeline
1966
Born in Lokanathpur, Ganjam district, Odisha
1975
Began training as a Sakhipila — Under Guru Raghunath Purohit at age nine.
1977
Began tutelage under Guru Debaprasad Das — At age eleven.
1982
Participant, National Odissi Dance Festival — Organized by Sangeet Natak Akademi.
1986
Research Project: Lord Jagannath and Odissi Dance — Supported by the Department of Culture, Government of India.
1987
International performance of Kusumanjali — With Sutra Dance Theatre, Kuala Lumpur.
1996
Participated in festivals in New York and Chicago — Organized by the late Indrani Rehman.
2003
Debadhara established — Founded by his brother Guru Binayak Panda, with Gajendra Panda as mentor.
2014
Tridhara presents 8th Guru Debaprasad Award Festival
2017
Cultural performance at Asian Athletics Championships — Mascot Launch Ceremony, Bhubaneswar.
2018
International cultural presentations at Bharat Utsav — Organized by the High Commission of India in Malaysia.
2019
Performance at Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award Festival
2019
Performance at Konark Dance Festival
2022
Tridhara organized 15th Guru Debaprasad Award Festival — For the year 2021, held in March.
2024
Swarna Samaroha - 2024 organized by Tridhara — Celebrating his dance journey from 1974-2024.
2024
Performance at Lingaraj Festival — Bhubaneswar.
2025
Performance at Taj Mahotsav — Agra.
2026
Performances at Mukteswar Dance Festival and Khajuraho Dance Festival
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Awards & Honors
- Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Government of Odisha
- Senior Fellowship — Ministry of Culture, Government of India
- Honorary Doctorate in Odissi Dance — Hindustan Art and Music Society, Mumbai
- Nrutya Visharad — Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai
- Nrutya Alankar — Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai
Media Coverage
- Odissi guru Gajendra Panda keeps the art fresh
Hooi Khaw & Su
- In the footsteps of the guru
The Hindu
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