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Kumari Swarnamukhi

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Kumari Swarnamukhi is a highly acclaimed Indian classical dancer, particularly renowned for her mastery of Bharatanatyam. She began her dance training at the tender age of three, learning from Nattuvanar Duraisamy and her father, Bhoopal. Her father, deeply interested in Karanas (sculptural dance poses), researched ancient temples and taught her all 108…

Journey Timeline

1977

Won First Prize in International Music and Dance Festival at Rome

1977

Appointed State Dancer of Tamil Nadu and awarded Kalaimamani title

1982

Performed at the World Tamil Conference in Sri Lanka

1988

Converted to Christianity and changed her name to Veronica Swarnamukhi

1991

Stopped performing on stage to focus on social work — After this year

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  • 1977 · Kalaimamani TitleTamil Nadu Government
  • 1977 · First Prize in International Music and Dance FestivalInternational Music and Dance Festival at Rome
  • Dance LaureateTamil Nadu Government
  • The Boneless WonderDr. S. Radhakrishnan (former President of India)

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