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Dr. Sappa Durga Prasad is a renowned Indian classical dance guru, researcher, and cultural historian, celebrated for his profound contributions to the revival and propagation of Andhra Natyam and Perini Siva Thandavam. Born on November 7, 1959, in Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, he inherited a deep passion for dance from his father. Under the tutelage of…
Journey Timeline
1959
Born — Born on November 7
1975
Began dedicated service to classical dance — Celebrated 50 years of service in 2025
1983
Founded Nataraja Nritya Niketan — First dedicated institute for Andhra Natyam and Perini Siva Thandavam
1997
Organized Siva Pancharama Nrityotsavam and Narthana Yagnam — Narthana Yagnam featured 108 dancers
2002
Conducted Nritya Yagnam
2003
Conducted Narthana Yagna Aradhana
2023
Nataraja Nritya Niketan organized a 12-hour Andhra Natyam performance — Event etched names in the Telugu Book of Records
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Awards & Honors
- UNESCO Cultural Man of the Year award — UNESCO
- Kala Ratna Puraskaram — Andhra Pradesh government
- Honorary Doctorate — CTT University (USA)
- Honorary Doctorate — International Astrology Council (Nepal)
- Limca Book of Records
- India Book of Records
- Golden Book of Records (USA)
- Telugu Book of Records
Media Coverage
- In the service of reviving temple dance traditions
The Hans India
- Rajamahendravaram dance troupe scripts record
The New Indian Express
- Andhra Natyam from dawn to dusk leaves the audience spellbound
The New Indian Express
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