Priyambada Mohanty Hejmadi is a scientist, academician and an Indian classical dancer of

Odissi Odissi (), also referred to as Orissi in old literature, is a major ancient Indian classical dance that originated in the Hindu temple, temples of Odisha – an eastern coastal state of India. Born on 18 November 1939, she secured a master's degree and subsequently, obtained a doctoral degree in zoology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA. She also mastered in

Odissi Odissi (), also referred to as Orissi in old literature, is a major ancient Indian classical dance that originated in the Hindu temple, temples of Odisha – an eastern coastal state of India.New Delhi New Delhi (, , ''Naī Dillī'') is the capital of India and a part of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). New Delhi is the seat of all three branches of the government of India, hosting the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House ...

in 1954 is reported to have helped the dance form to gain international attention throug
Charles Fabri
the renowned art critic from Hungary, who was present at the function. Priyambada is a Fellow of the

Indian Academy of Sciences The Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore was founded by Indian Physicist and Nobel Laureate C. V. Raman, and was registered as a society on 24 April 1934. Inaugurated on 31 July 1934, it began with 65 founding fellows. The first general meet ...

. She has written numerous articles and books such as, ''Odissi: An Indian Classical Dance Form'', elaborating the history and evolution of the Indian classic form of

Odissi Odissi (), also referred to as Orissi in old literature, is a major ancient Indian classical dance that originated in the Hindu temple, temples of Odisha – an eastern coastal state of India. "''A'' ''study of ecology, breeding patterns, development and karyotype patterns"'' elaborating patterns of the olive ridley, Lepidochelys Olivacea of Gahirmatha of Orissa. She is a recipient of the "''Odissi Nrutya Sanman"'' which she received in 2013. The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest civilian award of the

Padma Shri Padma Shri (IAST: ''padma śrī''), also spelled Padma Shree, is the fourth-highest Indian honours system, civilian award of the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. Instituted on 2 January 1954, ...

in 1998 for her contributions towards the fields of science and technology.

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