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The state government, on last Thursday, conferred the prestigious 2023 Shrimanta Sankardev Award to Dr. Sonal Mansingh, an internationally acclaimed classical dancer and Guru in Bharatanatyam and Odissi. The event was graced by Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, among other dignitaries.
Chief Minister Sarma, while addressing the gathering, said, “Today, on the ausicious occasion of Madhavdev Tithi, we feel honoured to present the Shrimanta Sankardev Award to an iconic figure in India’s cultural landscape. Dr. Sonal Mansingh has not only elevated Indian classical dance to the global stage but also inspired generations with her artistic brilliance. Through her life’s work, she has become a bridge between India’s rich past and its promising future."
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