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Download Solution PDFWhich famous Indian dancer was given the title of Asthana Narthaki ("Resident Dancer") by the Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam temple, India?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Yamini Krishnamurthy.Key Points
- Yamini Krishnamurthy was given the title of Asthana Narthaki by the Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam temple in 1980.
- She is a renowned Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dancer who has performed on stages all around the world.
- Yamini Krishnamurthy has also been the recipient of numerous awards including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan.
- The title Asthana Narthaki is a prestigious honor given to a select few dancers who have demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication to the art form.
Additional Information
- Manjamma Jogati was a well-known Jogati performer, a traditional folk dance form of Karnataka.
- Rukmini Devi Arundale was a Bharatanatyam dancer and founder of Kalakshetra, a school of dance and music in Chennai.
- Laxmi Narayan Tripathi is a transgender rights activist and Bharatanatyam dancer.
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