Thursday, March 1, 2007

Awards

1961: Adjudicated the "Best Classical Dancer" in the All-India Music and Dance Competition, Hyderabad.

1964: Adjudicated the "Bhat" (Premier Artist) title in classical dance by the Andhra Pradesh Artist Social and Cultural Co-operative Organization, Hyderabad.

1965: "Awards of Merit" in the 3rd Andhra Pradesh India University Youth Festivals - representing Osmania University, Hyderabad.

1974: Adjudicated the "Cultural Ambassador" title at the Asia University, Tokyo.

1977: "Awarded Plaque" by H.M. the Queen Elizabeth Silver Jubilee Celebrations at the Sydney Opera House, Australia.

1987: "Pandit" by Arya Spiritual Center of N.Y. Confirmed by Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati, Ananda Ashram, N.Y.

1992: "Acharya" of Dance and Dance-Drama by Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati, at the occasion of Shakuntala premiere performance, Ananda Ashram, N.Y.

1994: "Sanskriti Bhushan" - by Pt. Ram Lal, at the occasion of Ramayana performance, Ananda Ashram, N.Y.

2008: "Lifetime Achievement Award" Aum Events, Naach Revolution, New York, NY.

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