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Kerala Tourism's Nishagandhi Award 2018
January 19 , 2018
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- The legendary dancing couple of India- Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan have been selected for the prestigious Nishagandhi Puraskaram 2018 by Kerala govt.
- The award is instituted by state Tourism department to honour eminent personalities in the field of music and dance.
- Doyens of Bharatanatyam, the Dhananjayans will be the sixth recipient of the award.
- The award will be presented during Kerala Tourism's signature annual event - 'Nishagandhi Dance Festival', to be held at Nishagandhi Auditorium on Kanakakkunnu Palace premises.
- The senior most disciples of the legendary Rukmini Devi and alumnae of the famed Kalakshetra, the Dhananjayans founded Bharatakalanjali in 1968.
- The Dhananjayans are also the recipient of several titles and recognitions including International Naatya Award, instituted by the American Association of Indian Dancers (AAID), Kalaimamani, Central Sangeet Natak Akademi, Kerala State Sangeetha Nataka Akademi's Fellowship, and Nritya Choodamani.
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