Indira Manikam
Bharathanatyam Teacher • Guru • Nattuvanar • Choreographer • Performer
60+
Years of Experience
1+
Students Taught
1
Followers
About
“Nattuva Thilagam” Mrs. Indira Manikam is a highly respected and prominent figure in Indian classical dance, particularly Bharatanatyam, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She began her dance journey at the tender age of two, demonstrating an early passion for the art form. At the age of nine, her grandfather brought her to Thanjavur, India, where she…
Journey Timeline
1957
Began dancing — Started dancing at the age of two (born ~1955 based on 71 years old in Dec 2023)
1964
Moved to Thanjavur for training — Brought to Thanjavur by her grandfather at age nine (born ~1955, so 1964)
1966
Co-founded Tanjai Kamala Indira Dance School
1995
Chairperson of Women Section of Silambam Organisation — Served until 1998
2009
Founded Malaysia Bharathanatyam Dance Association
2016
Tanjai Kamala Indira Dance School recognized by Malaysia Book of Records — As the longest-operating training dance school
2023
Received Anugerah Tokoh Seni Budaya Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur — Awarded in October
2026
Received Lifetime Achievement Award at Raja Raja Cholan Festival — Awarded in January
2026
Interviewed on BFM 89.9 for 'Krishnayanam' — Interviewed in August
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Awards & Honors
- 2023 · Anugerah Tokoh Seni Budaya Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur — Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara and Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture
- 2026 · Lifetime Achievement Award — BV Productions (Raja Raja Cholan Festival)
- Narthana Peroli
- Gnanaoli Thiruchudar
- Natiya Sudaroli
- Natiya Kalai Arasi
- Natiya Kala Devi
- Natiya Kala Rani
- Nattuva Thilagam
- Kalaimamani
- Natya Nadaga Thilagam
Media Coverage
- Get To Know: Indira Manikam
Free Malaysia Today
- Indira Manikam's 60-year journey with Bharatanatyam
Free Malaysia Today
Students
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