Odisha CM Remembers Padma Vibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra on Birth Anniversary

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today paid his humble tributes to renowned Odissi dancer and Padma Vibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra on his birth anniversary.

Taking to the Twitter, the Chief Minister lauded the unparalleled contribution of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra for popularizing Odissi dance.

Kelucharan Mohapatra was born on 8 January, 1926 in Puri district. He was regarded as one of the legendary Indian classical dancers.

An exponent of Odissi dance, Kelucharan Mohapatra is credited with the revival and popularizing of this classical dance form in the 20th century.

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