Hari krishna Behera
Odissi Performer
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About
Guru Harekrishna Behera was a distinguished Indian classical dance exponent, primarily celebrated for his profound contributions to Odissi dance. Born in 1931 in the village of Buani (also referred to as Buanl) in Balasore district, Odisha, he was drawn to dance from a young age. His initial training encompassed Gotipua and Mahari styles of Odissi under…
Journey Timeline
1931
Born in Buani village, Balasore district, Odisha
1952
Joined Nrutya Sangeet Kala Mandir, Balasore, as a dance teacher
1957
Furthered Odissi studies at Kala Vikash Kendra, Cuttack
1964
Moved to Delhi, received scholarships to learn Kathak from Pandit Birju Maharaj — Also studied Pakhawaj and Thumri
1964
Established 'Nritya Niketan', the first Odissi school in Delhi
1971-1979
Taught at Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
1974
Taught at Sri Rama Bharatiya Kala Kendra
1976
Founded 'Odissi Kendra'
1981
Received All India Critic's Award
1981
Odissi Kendra formally registered
1983
Received Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
1990
Received Sahitya Kala Parishad Award
1991
Received Nritamani Award
1997
Guru Harekrushna Behera College of Art and Culture established in his native village
1999
Received International Development Award
2003
Received Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
2012
Passed away in New Delhi — June 24, at the age of 81
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Awards & Honors
- 1981 · All India Critic's Award — All India Critics Association, Kolkata
- 1983 · Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1990 · Sahitya Kala Parishad Award — Sahitya Kala Parishad
- 1991 · Nritamani Award — Vandana Arts'
- 1999 · International Development Award
- 2003 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Central Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award
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- Guru Harekrishna Behera no more
The New Indian Express
- Hare Krishna Behera — Guru Parampara
NatyaNetwork
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