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Manipuri classical dancer Suryamukhi no more

Imphal, June 29 (UNI) Renowned Manipuri classical dancer Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi, breathed her last here on Sunday at her residence at Keishampat.
Suryamukhi Devi was one of the 113 recipients of the Padma Shri this year. The official award ceremony was held on May 27, 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi which Suryamukhi Devi was unable to attend due to poor health.
Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh said, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Padma Shri Smt. Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi, a towering figure in Manipuri classical dance. With her passing, we have lost a priceless jewel of Manipur’s cultural landscape. Her graceful artistry and dedication to preserving our cultural heritage will always be remembered.”
The Chief Secretary, Government of Manipur, had formally handed over the Padma Shri Award and citation to Suryamukhi Devi at her residence in Imphal as she could not attend the ceremony, due to poor health.

She was recognised for her extraordinary contributions to Indian classical dance.

Born in 1946 in Keishampat Leimajam Leikai, Imphal, she began her artistic journey under the tutelage of revered Gurus, including Padma Meishnam Amubi. She later joined the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA) and emerged as a vital force in promoting Manipuri dance both nationally and globally-from performing in the Soviet Union in 1954 to showcasing India’s heritage in countries like China, Japan and South Korea.
With a career spanning over five decades, Suryamukhi has profoundly enriched Manipuri dance through classical forms such as Raas Leela, Lai Haraoba, and tribal folk traditions.

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