Makar Dhwaja Darogha

Makar Dhwaja Darogha
Born Saraikela, Jharkhand, India
Occupation Classical dancer
Awards Padma Shri
Website Official web site

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]

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  1. 1 2 "The Hindu". 18 February 2014. The Hindu. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
  2. 1 2 "News nation". News nation. 17 February 2014. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Business Standard". Business Standard. 18 February 2014. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Padma Shri" (PDF). Padma Shri. 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 15, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
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