Guru Mayadhar Raut: Legendary Odissi Dancer and Padma Shri Awardee Passes Away at 92
Renowned Odissi maestro Guru Mayadhar Raut, often hailed as the “Father of Odissi Dance,” passed away on February 22, 2025, at his residence in New Delhi. He was 94 years old. His demise marks the end of an era in the classical dance community, leaving behind a legacy that has profoundly shaped the Odissi dance…