Makar Dhwaja Darogha was an Indian classical dancer and guru, known for his expertise in the classical dance form of Chhau.[1][2][3] He died on 17 February 2014 at his residence in Saraikela in Jharkhand, India due to old age illnesses.[1][2][3] The Government of India honored him in 2011, with the fourth highest civilian award of Padma Shri.[4]
Makar Dhwaja Darogha | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Classical dancer |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
| Website | Official web site |
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- ^ a b "Dance guru Darogha dies". The Hindu. 18 February 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ a b "News nation". News nation. 17 February 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ a b "Guru Makar Dhwaja Darogha breathed his last". Business Standard. Press Trust of India. 18 February 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Padma Shri" (PDF). Padma Shri. 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2014.