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| occupation = [[Mardala|Odissi Mardala]] ([[Odissi music]]) Guru and exponent, composer, scholar |
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'''Dhaneswar Swain''' ({{Lang-or|ଧନେଶ୍ୱର ସ୍ୱାଇଁ}}; born |
'''Dhaneswar Swain''' ({{Lang-or|ଧନେଶ୍ୱର ସ୍ୱାଇଁ|translit=Dhaneswara Swāin}}; born May 18, 1953) is an exponent and Guru of the [[Mardala|Odissi Mardala]], the traditional percussion instrument of [[Odissi music]]. He is known for his rhythmic compositions and fingering techniques, as well as his efforts to promote solo [[Mardala]] recitals and group presentations combining traditional percussive instruments from [[Odisha]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Dhaneswar Swain|url=https://sangeetnatak.gov.in/sna/citation_popup.php?id=887&at=2|access-date=7 December 2020|website=[[Sangeet Natak Akademi]]}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Nicodemus|first=Paul|date=10 October 2020|title=Dhaneswar Swain: A Maestro of Odissi Mardal|url=https://thedanceindia.com/dhaneswar-swain-a-maestro-of-odissi-mardal/|access-date=2020-12-07|website=The Dance India|language=en-US}}</ref> He founded Vadya Vani Gurukula, an institution for training and research in [[Mardala|Odissi Mardala]], and other traditional Odisha percussion instruments.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|last=Vidyarthi|first=Nita|date=2014-02-06|title=His own beat|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/his-own-beat/article5660641.ece|access-date=2020-12-07|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Chakra|first=Shyamhari|date=2020-11-23|title=The missionary mardal maestro|url=https://thesamikhsya.com/city/bhubaneswar/the-missionary-mardal-maestro|access-date=2020-12-07|website=The Samikhsya|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Born in the village of Nahantara in the [[Puri district]] of [[Odisha]] to |
Born in the village of Nahantara in the [[Puri district]] of [[Odisha]] to Sambhunatha Swain and Kanchana Swain, he received his initial training in the [[Mardala]] from his elder brother Bhramabara Swain. He then joined the [[Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya]] in 1970 and trained under renowned Gurus [[Singhari Shyamsundar Kar]] and [[Banamali Maharana]]. He also learned from Guru Mahadev Rout.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Chakra|first=Shyamhari|date=24 January 2014|title=Maestro of the 'mardal'|work=The Hindu}}</ref> After working with the renowned Odissi danseuse [[Sonal Mansingh]] for a year, in 1979, he joined the Mahavidyalaya as a [[Mardala]] teacher and worked there for over three decades.<ref name=":2" /> After retirement, he is engaged in teaching students at the Ramhari Das Odissi Gurukula, Biragobindapur, [[Puri district]].<ref name=":1" /> Through [[SPIC MACAY]], Guru Swain has taken Odissi Mardala to many educational institutions across the country. |
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He has accompanied Odissi music recitals. He has also accompanied Odissi dancers since the 1980s, |
He has accompanied Odissi music recitals. He has also accompanied [[Odissi]] dancers since the 1980s, traveling as the primary percussionist and performing all over [[India]] and in the [[United States]], [[Germany]], [[Spain]], [[Belgium]], [[Denmark]], [[Norway]], [[Finland]], [[China]], [[Singapore]], [[Malaysia]], [[South Korea]], [[Jordan]], [[Israel]], and [[Dubai]]. <ref name=":0" /> |
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Swain is known for his pioneering efforts in order to present the [[Mardala]] as a solo instrument in its own right,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chakra|first=Shyamhari|date=6 September 2020|title=Rare honour for Odishi Mardal|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2020/state-editions/rare-honour-for-odishi-mardal.html|access-date=2020-12-07|website=The Pioneer|language=en}}</ref> and he has given Mardala recitals at various prestigious forums across the country such as the Rajarani music festival, Konarka Natyamandap, Sankat Mochan Festival, Haridas Sangeet Samaroh, All India Radio Sangeet Sammelan and Sangeet Sandhya at the India Habitat Centre.<ref name=":0" /> He is an A-grade artist |
Swain is known for his pioneering efforts in order to present the [[Mardala]] as a solo instrument in its own right,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chakra|first=Shyamhari|date=6 September 2020|title=Rare honour for Odishi Mardal|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2020/state-editions/rare-honour-for-odishi-mardal.html|access-date=2020-12-07|website=The Pioneer|language=en}}</ref> and he has given Mardala recitals at various prestigious forums across the country, such as the Rajarani music festival, Konarka Natyamandap, Sankat Mochan Festival, Haridas Sangeet Samaroh, All India Radio Sangeet Sammelan and Sangeet Sandhya at the India Habitat Centre.<ref name=":0" /> He is an A-grade artist for [[Doordarshan]] and [[All India Radio]]. |
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He is known for his rhythm compositions for [[Odissi|Odissi dance]] and has created music for a number of choreographic works such as ''Panchadeva Stuti, Dasamahavidya, Yuge Yuge Jagannatha, Sristi o Pralaya, Sapta Tala, Mana Madhuri, Gita Govinda, Tala Madhurya, Sabda Nrutya, Abartana Bibartana, Badya Madhuri, Jagyansenu, Varsha Abhisara, Krupanidhana,'' etc''.'' He has composed the rhythm for multiple ''pallavi''s such as ''Kamodi, Kedara Kamodi, Mukhari, Debagandhari, Chandrika Kamodi, Anandabhairabi, Sankarabharana, Madhyamadi, Arabhi, Bakulabharana, Hansakalyani, Hansadhwani, Khambaja, Ragesri, Bajrakanti'', etc.<ref name=":0" /> Apart from this, a CD of his rhythmic compositions titled ''Vadya Vani'', comprising three traditional instruments of Odisha namely Mardala, Mrudanga and Khanjani, has received appreciation from connoisseurs of tala. He has published research articles and conducted several workshops on the Mardala.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Chakra|first=Shyamhari|date=2020-09-04|title=Moment of Victory for Odissi Mardal|url=https://thesamikhsya.com/culture/moment-of-victory-for-odissi-mardal|access-date=2020-12-07|website=The Samikhsya|language=en-US}}</ref> |
He is known for his rhythm compositions for [[Odissi|Odissi dance]] and has created music for a number of choreographic works such as ''Panchadeva Stuti, Dasamahavidya, Yuge Yuge Jagannatha, Sristi o Pralaya, Sapta Tala, Mana Madhuri, Gita Govinda, Tala Madhurya, Sabda Nrutya, Abartana Bibartana, Badya Madhuri, Jagyansenu, Varsha Abhisara, Krupanidhana,'' etc''.'' He has composed the rhythm for multiple ''pallavi''s such as ''Kamodi, Kedara Kamodi, Mukhari, Debagandhari, Chandrika Kamodi, Anandabhairabi, Sankarabharana, Madhyamadi, Arabhi, Bakulabharana, Hansakalyani, Hansadhwani, Khambaja, Ragesri, Bajrakanti'', etc.<ref name=":0" /> Apart from this, a CD of his rhythmic compositions titled ''Vadya Vani'', comprising three traditional instruments of Odisha namely [[Mardala]], [[Mridangam|Mrudanga]] and [[Khanjani]], has received appreciation from connoisseurs of [[Tala (music)|tala]]. He has published research articles and conducted several workshops on the Mardala.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Chakra|first=Shyamhari|date=2020-09-04|title=Moment of Victory for Odissi Mardal|url=https://thesamikhsya.com/culture/moment-of-victory-for-odissi-mardal|access-date=2020-12-07|website=The Samikhsya|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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He has been honored for his work with the title ''Badyashree'' conferred by the Utkal Sahitya Kala Parishad in 1999.{{cn|date=April 2021}} |
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== Articles == |
== Articles == |
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[[File:Guru Dhaneswar Swain Receiving SNA Award From President of India.jpg|thumb|261x261px|Guru Dhaneswar Swain receiving the [[Sangeet Natak Akademi award]] (2013) from President [[Pranab Mukherjee]]]] |
[[File:Guru Dhaneswar Swain Receiving SNA Award From President of India.jpg|thumb|261x261px|Guru Dhaneswar Swain receiving the [[Sangeet Natak Akademi award]] (2013) from President [[Pranab Mukherjee]]]] |
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* ''Ekaka Badana Ra Srunkhala'' |
* ''Ekaka Badana Ra Srunkhala'' |
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* ''Odissi Sangita Ra Tala'' |
* ''Odissi Sangita Ra Tala'' |
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* ''Mardala |
* ''Mardala: Nrutya Sangita Ra Eka Pramukha Anga'' |
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* ''Tala Hin Sangita Ra Prana'' |
* ''Tala Hin Sangita Ra Prana'' |
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* ''Odisha Ra Sanskrutika Parampara Re Mardala'' |
* ''Odisha Ra Sanskrutika Parampara Re Mardala'' |
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== Awards and recognitions == |
== Awards and recognitions == |
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* [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award |
* [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]] (2013)<ref name=":0" /> |
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* Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi |
* Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2008)<ref name=":0" /> |
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*Madeli Samman |
*Madeli Samman |
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*Gandharva Kala Samman |
*Gandharva Kala Samman |
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*Mardala Academy, Bhubaneswar (2003) |
*Mardala Academy, Bhubaneswar (2003) |
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*Badya Vinod Kshetramohan Kar Samman (2003) |
*Badya Vinod Kshetramohan Kar Samman (2003) |
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*[[Balakrushna Dash|Sangita Sudhakara Balakrushna Dash]] |
*[[Balakrushna Dash|Sangita Sudhakara Balakrushna Dash]] Foundation (2006, 2018) |
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*Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal (2006) |
*Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal (2006) |
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*[[Singhari Shyamsundar Kar|Singhari Satabarsiki]] Samman (2008) |
*[[Singhari Shyamsundar Kar|Singhari Satabarsiki]] Samman (2008) |
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*Gangadhara Meher Kala Samman, Gangadhar Meher Pratisthana (2012) |
*Gangadhara Meher Kala Samman, Gangadhar Meher Pratisthana (2012) |
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*[[Gopal Chandra Panda|Guru Gopal Panda]] Odishi Academy (2013, 2015, 2019) |
*[[Gopal Chandra Panda|Guru Gopal Panda]] Odishi Academy (2013, 2015, 2019) |
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*Odissi Bikasa Parisada, Nimapada, Puri (2014) |
*Odissi Bikasa Parisada, Nimapada, and Puri (2014) |
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*[[Sarala Das|Sudra Muni]] Samman (2015) |
*[[Sarala Das|Sudra Muni]] Samman (2015) |
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*[[Jogendranath Pati]] Smruti Sambardhana (2015) |
*[[Jogendranath Pati]] Smruti Sambardhana (2015) |
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*[[Gangadhar Pradhan|Guru Gangadhar]] Smruti Samman (2018) |
*[[Gangadhar Pradhan|Guru Gangadhar]] Smruti Samman (2018) |
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*Satyabadi Samman, Satyabadi Sangeet Mahavidyalaya (2018) |
*Satyabadi Samman, Satyabadi Sangeet Mahavidyalaya (2018) |
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*[[Deba Prasad Das|Guru Debaprasad Das]] |
*[[Deba Prasad Das|Guru Debaprasad Das]] Award (2019)<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 June 2019|title=Guru Debaprasad Das Award for Guru Dhaneswar Swain|url=https://www.odisha360.com/2019/06/12/guru-debaprasad-das-award-for-guru-dhaneswar-swain/|access-date=2020-12-07|website=Odisha360|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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*Nikhila Utkala Sangita Silpi Parisada (2020) |
*Nikhila Utkala Sangita Silpi Parisada (2020) |
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*Mahodadhi Samman |
*Mahodadhi Samman |
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*Bagdevi Samman |
*Bagdevi Samman |
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*Guru [[Sahadev Padhi]] Samman |
*Guru [[Sahadev Padhi]] Samman |
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*Odisha Dance |
*Odisha Dance Academy |
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* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW7u2o-yVKVqGypRS8Jm81w YouTube channel of ''Vadya Vani Gurukula'' (containing multiple performance clips of Guru Dhaneswar Swain)] |
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW7u2o-yVKVqGypRS8Jm81w YouTube channel of ''Vadya Vani Gurukula'' (containing multiple performance clips of Guru Dhaneswar Swain)] |
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Badyashree Guru Dhaneswar Swain ଧନେଶ୍ୱର ସ୍ୱାଇଁ | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Dhaneswar Swain |
Born | Nahantara, Puri, Odisha | 18 May 1953
Genres | Odissi music |
Occupation(s) | Odissi Mardala (Odissi music) Guru and exponent, composer, scholar |
Instrument | Mardala |
Dhaneswar Swain (Template:Lang-or; born May 18, 1953) is an exponent and Guru of the Odissi Mardala, the traditional percussion instrument of Odissi music. He is known for his rhythmic compositions and fingering techniques, as well as his efforts to promote solo Mardala recitals and group presentations combining traditional percussive instruments from Odisha.[1][2] He founded Vadya Vani Gurukula, an institution for training and research in Odissi Mardala, and other traditional Odisha percussion instruments.[3][4]
Born in the village of Nahantara in the Puri district of Odisha to Sambhunatha Swain and Kanchana Swain, he received his initial training in the Mardala from his elder brother Bhramabara Swain. He then joined the Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya in 1970 and trained under renowned Gurus Singhari Shyamsundar Kar and Banamali Maharana. He also learned from Guru Mahadev Rout.[5] After working with the renowned Odissi danseuse Sonal Mansingh for a year, in 1979, he joined the Mahavidyalaya as a Mardala teacher and worked there for over three decades.[3] After retirement, he is engaged in teaching students at the Ramhari Das Odissi Gurukula, Biragobindapur, Puri district.[2] Through SPIC MACAY, Guru Swain has taken Odissi Mardala to many educational institutions across the country.
He has accompanied Odissi music recitals. He has also accompanied Odissi dancers since the 1980s, traveling as the primary percussionist and performing all over India and in the United States, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Finland, China, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Jordan, Israel, and Dubai. [1]
Swain is known for his pioneering efforts in order to present the Mardala as a solo instrument in its own right,[6] and he has given Mardala recitals at various prestigious forums across the country, such as the Rajarani music festival, Konarka Natyamandap, Sankat Mochan Festival, Haridas Sangeet Samaroh, All India Radio Sangeet Sammelan and Sangeet Sandhya at the India Habitat Centre.[1] He is an A-grade artist for Doordarshan and All India Radio.
He is known for his rhythm compositions for Odissi dance and has created music for a number of choreographic works such as Panchadeva Stuti, Dasamahavidya, Yuge Yuge Jagannatha, Sristi o Pralaya, Sapta Tala, Mana Madhuri, Gita Govinda, Tala Madhurya, Sabda Nrutya, Abartana Bibartana, Badya Madhuri, Jagyansenu, Varsha Abhisara, Krupanidhana, etc. He has composed the rhythm for multiple pallavis such as Kamodi, Kedara Kamodi, Mukhari, Debagandhari, Chandrika Kamodi, Anandabhairabi, Sankarabharana, Madhyamadi, Arabhi, Bakulabharana, Hansakalyani, Hansadhwani, Khambaja, Ragesri, Bajrakanti, etc.[1] Apart from this, a CD of his rhythmic compositions titled Vadya Vani, comprising three traditional instruments of Odisha namely Mardala, Mrudanga and Khanjani, has received appreciation from connoisseurs of tala. He has published research articles and conducted several workshops on the Mardala.[1][3][7]
He has been honored for his work with the title Badyashree conferred by the Utkal Sahitya Kala Parishad in 1999.[citation needed]
For his contributions to Odissi music and Odissi Mardala, he received the Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi award in 2008 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi award in 2013.[1][2]
Articles
Listed below are some research articles authored by Guru Dhaneswar Swain. He is presently authoring a book on Mardala, soon to be published.[3]
- Odissi Mardala
- Ekaka Badana Ra Srunkhala
- Odissi Sangita Ra Tala
- Mardala: Nrutya Sangita Ra Eka Pramukha Anga
- Tala Hin Sangita Ra Prana
- Odisha Ra Sanskrutika Parampara Re Mardala
- Prachina Tala Paddhati
- Odissi Nrutya Ra Tala Sambhara
- Prayogika Alankara
- Development of Mardala in Odisha
Awards and recognitions
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Shāstras |
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- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2013)[1]
- Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2008)[1]
- Madeli Samman
- Gandharva Kala Samman
- Debaprasad Kalatirtha, Berhampur (1997)
- Utkal Sahitya Kala Parishad, Cuttack (1999)[1]
- Rudrakshya Saptabarnna
- Indian Art Research Center
- Mahadeb Rout Nakhyatra Gurukula
- Sur Singar Sansad, Mumbai
- Mardala Academy, Bhubaneswar (2003)
- Badya Vinod Kshetramohan Kar Samman (2003)
- Sangita Sudhakara Balakrushna Dash Foundation (2006, 2018)
- Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal (2006)
- Singhari Satabarsiki Samman (2008)
- Shreekhetra Madeli Sri Samman (2008)
- Vedvyas Sangeet Nrutyostav (2009)
- Guru Pankaj Samman, Guru Pankaj Charan Odissi Research Foundation (2011)
- Guru Srinath Raut Award (2012)
- Gangadhara Meher Kala Samman, Gangadhar Meher Pratisthana (2012)
- Guru Gopal Panda Odishi Academy (2013, 2015, 2019)
- Odissi Bikasa Parisada, Nimapada, and Puri (2014)
- Sudra Muni Samman (2015)
- Jogendranath Pati Smruti Sambardhana (2015)
- Guru Birabara Sahoo Prativa Samman (2016)
- Guru Debaprasad Samman (2018)
- Guru Gangadhar Smruti Samman (2018)
- Satyabadi Samman, Satyabadi Sangeet Mahavidyalaya (2018)
- Guru Debaprasad Das Award (2019)[8]
- Nikhila Utkala Sangita Silpi Parisada (2020)
- Mahodadhi Samman
- Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja Samman
- Nikhila Utkala Pala Gayaka Parisad
- Sri Nrutya Samman
- Bagdevi Samman
- Guru Sahadev Padhi Samman
- Odisha Dance Academy
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Dhaneswar Swain". Sangeet Natak Akademi. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ a b c Nicodemus, Paul (10 October 2020). "Dhaneswar Swain: A Maestro of Odissi Mardal". The Dance India. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ a b c d Vidyarthi, Nita (6 February 2014). "His own beat". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ Chakra, Shyamhari (23 November 2020). "The missionary mardal maestro". The Samikhsya. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ Chakra, Shyamhari (24 January 2014). "Maestro of the 'mardal'". The Hindu.
- ^ Chakra, Shyamhari (6 September 2020). "Rare honour for Odishi Mardal". The Pioneer. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ Chakra, Shyamhari (4 September 2020). "Moment of Victory for Odissi Mardal". The Samikhsya. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ "Guru Debaprasad Das Award for Guru Dhaneswar Swain". Odisha360. 12 June 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2020.