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Padma Shri Mahavir Nayak: The Unsung Maestro of Nagpuri Folk Art and Culture
Mahavir Nayak, honored with the Padma Shri in 2025, stands as a towering figure in the preservation and promotion of Nagpuri folk music and...
96 Years of Artistry Honored with Padma Shri: Bhimavva Shillekyathara and the Timeless Magic of Togalu Gombeyaata
The Padma Awards-comprising the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri-are among Bharat’s highest civilian honors, instituted in 1954 to recognize distinguished contributions across...