Govardhan Kumari
Govardan Kumari | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Folk dancer Dance connoisseur Dance promoter |
| Known for | Dance promotion |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Govardan Kumari, popularly known as Rajmata, is an Indian dancer and dance promoter, known for her efforts to promote the Ghoomar, a folk dance form of Rajastan.[1] She heads the Gangor Ghoomar Dance Academy , a Mumbai based dance institution.[2] Under the aegis of the academy, she has contributed to the participation of the students at various dance and cultural festivals,[3] including the festival of Doha 2010, the Capital of Arab Culture, held at Qatar National Theater in September 2010.[4] Her efforts are reported for the revival of the Rajwadi tradition of Ghoomar dance and for popularizing Chari Dance of Kishangarh.[5] The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2007, for her contributions to arts.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "Image Details". India Today. June 6, 2007. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
- ^ "Rajmata Goverdhan Kumari". Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
- ^ "Timeout". The Telegraph. August 28, 2006. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
- ^ "Ambassador happy with opportunity for artistes". Doha.biz. September 25, 2010. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
- ^ "Manch Pravesh and Arangetram". Mago College Girls School. 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
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