About Maguni Charan Das
Maguni Charan Das was an Indian dancer.
Maguni Charan Das was an Indian traditional dancer of Gotipua, a traditional dance form of Odisha.
Life
He was the founder of Dasabhuja Gotipua Odishi Nrutya Praishad, a school for Gotipua dance where the art form is taught in the traditional Gurukul way. Born in Raghurajpur, in Puri district of the Indian state of Odisha, he is known to have contributed to the revival of Gotipua tradition, which is widely considered as the precursor of the classical dance form of Odissi. and his school provides training in the dance discipline, while taking care of the academic education of the students. He was a recipient of Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Tulsi Award.
Das died on 5 December 2008.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Maguni Charan Das?
Gotipua dancer and Guru
When was Maguni Charan Das born?
Maguni Charan Das was born in Raghurajpur.
When did Maguni Charan Das die?
Maguni Charan Das died on 5 December 2008 in Raghurajpur.
What was Maguni Charan Das's occupation?
Maguni Charan Das was a dancer.
What nationality was Maguni Charan Das?
Maguni Charan Das was Indian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Maguni Charan Das
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