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Nartanacharya Guru Shri Mani, born Moorkanikara Parameshwara Mani on September 5, 1922, in Trichur (Thrissur), Kerala, was a highly respected figure in Indian classical dance, particularly Bharatanatyam. He moved to Mumbai in the early forties, where he received his Bharatanatyam training from Guru Smt. Karunambal and her husband Shri. Guru Govindraja…
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1922
Born in Trichur, Kerala — Moorkanikara Parameshwara Mani was born on September 5, 1922.
1940s
Moved to Mumbai and began Bharatanatyam training — Learned from Guru Smt. Karunambal and Shri. Guru Govindraja Pillai.
1952
Topped Bharatanatyam examination in Hyderabad — Declined principal position at Government School of Music and Dance of Hyderabad.
1954
Founded Kalasadan Institute of Fine Arts — Established in Mumbai on May 1, 1954.
2006
Passed away in Mumbai — Died on June 28, 2006, at the age of 84.
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