- Established: 1952
- Organized by: Sangeet Natak Akademi (India’s National Academy of Music, Dance & Drama)
- Frequency: Annual
- Typical Schedule: The awards are typically conferred by the President of India in a ceremony held around February or March (Exact dates are announced closer to the event).
- Website: https://www.sangeetnatak.gov.in/
Categories:
The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards encompass a wide range of performing arts categories, including:
- Music: Hindustani Music (Vocal & Instrumental), Carnatic Music (Vocal & Instrumental)
- Dance: Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, Sattriya, Yakshagana etc. (More dance forms might be included)
- Theatre: Modern Theatre, Traditional Theatre & Puppetry
- Other Traditional Arts: Theyyam, Chhau, Yakshagana, Bhavai etc. (More art forms might be included)
- Scholarship/Contribution: For individuals who have made significant contributions to the development and appreciation of performing arts through research, teaching or other means.
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