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Natbar Maharana | |
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 Oddisi dance Guru Natbar Maharana | |
| Born | August 17, 1933 |
| Died | February 2, 2008 (aged 74) |
| Occupation(s) | Odissi Dance Teacher Guru, Indian classical dancer, Mardala percussionist, Choreographer |
Odissi Guru Shri Natbar Maharana (1933 - 2008) was a legendary Odissi dancer, Odissi guru teacher and choreographer who has inspired many artists and audiences.[1] He himself was the disciple of Padma Vibhushan Guru Shri Kelucharan Mohapatra.
Career city : Mumbai
Early life and history
[edit]Guru Natbar Mahayana was born into a Shilpi family of Odisha in 1933. He was trained to be a Gotipua dancer under Guru Nanda Basantiya.
Later on he was trained under number of Gurus, namely Guru Pankaj Charan Das, Kalicharan Das, Kabichandra Kalicharan Patnaik and Kelucharan Mohapatra. He was extensively trained in Odissi dance under the tutelage of Guru Shri Kelucharan Mohapatra. He followed Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra style of Odissi dance.[2]
He also learnt Odissi music under Guru Tarini Charan Patra.[3]
He started teaching dance in 1957 at Gandhiji Sangeet Kala Mandir in Ganjam district. Then he moved on to Bolapur & then Koraput at Sunabeda Dance and Music Institute for 12 years. Between 1970 to 1981 he taught at Odissi dance center SNDT college Mumbai.
Later he taught Odissi at Nanavati School, Vile parle and Manav Mandir School, Nepean sea road , Mumbai.
He is recipient of several honors and Awards. He has participated in Festival of India, England, in 1983 and trained several students. He has also taught Odissi in countries like USA and Canada.
Disciples:
Guru Natbar Maharana has guided and trained many artists in their Odissi journeys, including Asha Nambiar [4], Stuti Sahu [5], Anuradha Gandhi [6] , Shrishti Upasana Sahu [7], Anila Sunder [8]and Yogini Gandhi[9]. Many acclaimed Odissi dancers have studied under his guidance, and are passing on his knowledge to future generations.
He has helped to preserve and promote the beauty of Odissi dance. He had a deep understanding of this traditional style and its nuances. He has also inspired generations of artists and audiences. He was also a very efficient Mardala percussionist.
Awards
[edit]- In 2025, Late Guru Natbar Maharana was honored posthumously at the Nava Nritya Parva, along with other Odissi dance teachers .The Nava Nritya Parva is an event that honors Odissi dance teachers and stalwarts.
- Choreographies: His choreographies include
- 1)Kamodi Pallavi, (Pure dance)
- 2)Mana Udharana (Odia Janana)
- 3)Ashta Lakshmi – ( Abhinaya)
- 4) Geet Govind - ( Hindi dance drama ballet)
- 5) Bakulabharanam - Bakula Pallavi. ( Pure Dance)
- 6) Kalavati Pallavi ( Pure dance)
References
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http://odissi.itgo.com/cafe/natabar.html
https://curiouscat99.wordpress.com/2018/05/17/ode-to-odissi-learning-never-stops/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFT_SbYInzf/?img_index=1&igsh=MWI1dTdxYW9ic2c4Mw==
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/pune-times/back-to-odissi/articleshow/1153281501.cms#
https://www.members.tripod.com/anila1/geet.htm
https://sindhishaan.com/article/personalities/pers_01_05a.html
http://adit151621.blogspot.com/2016/11/noted-odissi-gurus-and-performers.html?m=1
https://odissi11.rssing.com/chan-58021563/latest-article8.php
- ^ "Nirguna trust - Nava nritya parva honour, Gurú Natbar Maharana".
- ^ "Odissi Gurus & performers, Guru Natbar Maharana". 22 November 2016.
- ^ "Odissi itgo Natbar Maharana".
- ^ "Student Asha Nambiar".
- ^ "Gurú Stuti Sahu". April 2020.
- ^ "Student Anuradha Gandhi".
- ^ "Student Srishti Sahu".
- ^ "Student Anila Sundar".
- ^ "Student Yogini Gandhi". The Times of India. 20 October 2001.