--- title: "Awards and Recognition: Abhinava Dance Company's Artistic Journey" description: "Explore the awards and honors received by Abhinava Dance Company for their contributions to Kathak and Bharathanatyam. Join us in celebrating decades of artistic excellence." canonical: https://mytribe.in/nirupama_rajendra/classical-dance-performances-productions/a-legacy-of-art-awards-recognition last_updated: 2025-09-08 --- # Our Journey in Art: Awards and Recognition Tribe Verified · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award winning artists By [Nirupama Rajendra](https://mytribe.in/nirupama_rajendra) · Available for shows in Bengaluru and across India · ₹2.5L per performance (estimate) Part of [Classical Dance Performances & Productions](https://mytribe.in/nirupama_rajendra/classical-dance-performances-productions). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/nirupama_rajendra/classical-dance-performances-productions/gallery) We are deeply humbled by the recognition we have received throughout our artistic life. These honors are a testament to the support from our gurus, our dedicated team, and our audiences. ## Photos and videos - [Video: We feel deeply humbled to be recognized as Fellows of the Vedic Wellness University. Receiving this honor from the Maharaja of Mysore, Sri Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, was a truly humbling experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0fbbe8e1-5684-4fa4-94cc-b63aa1190c17) - [Video: A special dance tribute to the legendary Shri Ratan Tata. We were tremendously humbled to have met and performed for him. His words of appreciation for our creativity will stay in our hearts forever.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1357e45e-521b-4db4-96ad-1a54b68b0b2c) - ![We are thrilled to announce that T.D. Rajendra will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the S.V.N. Trust. This is a wonderful recognition of his 35 years of dedication to classical dance and theatre productions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2332ba94-f407-430b-ae29-86487b043427) - [Video: Feeling humbled to be conferred the 'Shivarathri Kala Puraskar' by the Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan Foundation. It is a privilege to be recognized alongside so many esteemed artists from the fields of music and dance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2cf480d2-2534-42f5-bf4c-046aec3af39c) - [Video: A truly memorable and humbling experience receiving the Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar from the honorable President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. We are filled with gratitude for this prestigious honor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e5f10de-de4b-4b8a-9b53-c6afe399d4bd) - [Video: A spontaneous moment at the Devi Awards, where I was asked to manifest the Devi through dance. It is an honor to receive this award and to share the essence of the divine feminine through my art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/817c95f6-9c32-4f02-bd24-137f991ac678) - ![A moment of pure joy and gratitude. Receiving the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the nation's highest recognition for performing artists, is a proud and humbling moment that we dedicate to our Gurus, our team, and our audiences.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/948a4825-7927-410a-b42b-568211131ba8) - [Video: I am deeply touched to receive the Devi Award from The New Indian Express. This recognition is a testament to the love and support I have received from everyone who has been a part of my artistic journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/993142d3-acc9-4149-9f66-ae5c27a245ee) - [Video: Heartfelt congratulations to Rajendra on receiving the Narthaka 2025 Award from the Natyanjali Trust in Chennai. This award is a fitting tribute to his remarkable contributions to Kathak as a dancer, choreographer, and teacher.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a11c7cb7-85a9-4963-a6a7-0c4686337e71) ## About A Legacy of Art: Awards & Recognition While these accolades are truly humbling, they are simply milestones in a lifelong devotion to Kathak and Bharathanatyam. Every award, whether it is the Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar or a local recognition, reinforces our commitment to bringing Indian epics and culture to global stages with authenticity and grace. Our artistic path has been a beautiful confluence of tradition and innovation. Receiving the Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar—the nation's highest honor for performing arts—from the President of India was a profound milestone. Yet, for us, every recognition carries the same weight: a gentle reminder of the responsibility we hold to preserve our cultural heritage. ### Milestones in Our Journey Beyond national honors like the Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar, we are grateful for local and community recognitions that keep us connected to our roots: * **Narthaka 2025 Award:** A meaningful recognition from the Natyanjali Trust in Chennai, celebrating decades of contribution to Kathak. * **Devi Award:** Received from The New Indian Express, highlighting our dedication to storytelling through the lens of the divine feminine. * **Shivarathri Kala Puraskar:** Bestowed by the Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan Foundation, this honor allowed us to share space with legendary figures like Dr. L. Subramaniam. * **Vedic Wellness University Fellowship:** A humbling recognition of our commitment to dance as a tool for wellness and cultural preservation. ### More Than Performance These awards are not just trophies for our shelf. They represent the hundreds of students trained, the thousands of concerts performed across five continents, and the persistent effort to evolve our craft. Whether we are researching new vocabularies like 'Desi Marga Aduvu' or reviving ancient festivals like 'Madanotsava', our goal remains the same: to ensure that the art we inherited from our Gurus continues to thrive, resonate, and inspire new generations. ## About Nirupama Rajendra We are Nirupama and Rajendra. For over thirty years, our life has been a dialogue with dance, exploring the stories of India through Kathak and Bharathanatyam. We share our art not as a profession, but as a spiritual practice, inviting you to be part of this continuing journey. 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