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Kshetrimayum Ongbi Thouranisabi Devi
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Kshetrimayum Ongbi Thouranisabi Devi (1934-2026) was a highly revered Indian classical dancer and author, celebrated for her profound contributions to the Manipuri dance form. Born on November 6, 1934, in Singjamei Sapam Leikai, Manipur, she dedicated her life to the preservation, promotion, and enrichment of Manipuri classical dance and culture. Her early…
Journey Timeline
1934
Born — Born on November 6, 1934, in Singjamei Sapam Leikai, Manipur.
1940
Stage Debut — Began stage performances at the age of 6.
1944
Formal Training — Began formal training in Manipuri Ras Leela at Shree Govindaji Nartanalaya at age 10.
1977
Awarded State Kala Akademi Award — Received State Kala Akademi Award in Nata Sankirtana.
1980
Awarded Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for her contribution to Manipuri dance.
1981
Awarded Nritya Ratna — Conferred the title 'Nritya Ratna' by Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Imphal.
1984
Appointed Senior Guru Rasdhari — Served as Senior Guru Rasdhari at Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy.
1987
Awarded Senior Fellow Award — Received the Senior Fellow Award in Diva Ras from the Department of Culture, Government of India.
1991
Awarded Certificate of Honour — Received a Certificate of Honour from the Chief Minister of Manipur for her contribution to Manipuri Ras Leela.
1993
Published "Diva Ras" — Authored and published the two-volume book "Diva Ras".
1993
Appointed Guruhan — Served as Guruhan (Head of the Ras Department) at Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy.
2003
Awarded Padma Shri — Honored by the Government of India with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.
2005
Appointed Pradhan Guru — Served as Pradhan Guru (Principal) of Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy.
2006
Published "Ras Makha Amsung Nungi Masahk" — Authored and published the book "Ras Makha Amsung Nungi Masahk".
2006
Retired from JNMDA — Retired from the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy.
2026
Passed Away — Passed away on May 12, 2026, at the age of 91.
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Awards & Honors
- Royal Robe — Maharaja Okendrajit Singh
- Gold Medals — Government of Manipur
- 1977 · State Kala Akademi Award in Nata Sankirtana
- 1980 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1981 · Nritya Ratna — Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Imphal
- 1987 · Senior Fellow Award in Diva Ras — Department of Culture, Government of India
- 1991 · Certificate of Honour — Chief Minister of Manipur
- 2003 · Padma Shri — Government of India
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