Assam; Joynacharan Bathari receive Padma Shri honour for preserving Dimasa folk music
Joynacharan Bathari (84), also known as the “Joy of Dimasa,” has been conferred the Padma Shri for his six decades of dedication to preserving and propagating Dimasa folk music.
GUWAHATI- On the eve of the 76th Republic Day, the President of India Droupadi Murmu announced the prestigious Padma Shri award, recognizing distinguished personalities from various states. Among the recipients, Joynacharan Bathari from Assam have been recognised with the prestigious Padma Shri for their outstanding dedication to preserving and propagating Dimasa folk music.
Joynacharan Bathari (84), also known as the “Joy of Dimasa,” has been conferred the Padma Shri for his six decades of dedication to preserving and propagating Dimasa folk music. As the senior-most flagbearer of Dimasa tribal folk traditions, Bathari has played a key role in safeguarding the oral music, songs, and cultural expressions of the Dimasa community in Northeast India.
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Proficient in traditional Dimasa musical instruments, including the Khram (drum) and Muri (flute), Bathari has also introduced new dimensions to Dimasa folk dances, such as Baidima, Jaobani, and Jaopinbani. Additionally, he has documented Dimasa folklore, authoring books like The Monkey and the Tortoise and Tale of an Elderly Dimasa Couple. His performances have helped popularize Dimasa folk traditions across India.
About Padma Awards.
The Padma awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India announced annually on the eve of Republic day.
The awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service).
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the award seeks to recognize achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved.
the Padma awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards committee, which is constituted by the prime minister every year.
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Here’s a list of Padma Shri awardees released so far:
- L HANGTHING (NAGALAND)
- HARIMAN SHARMA (HIMACHAL PRADESH)
- JUMDE YOMGAM GAMLIN (ARUNACHAL PRADESH)
- JOYNACHARAN BATHARI (ASSAM)
- NAREN GURUNG (SIKKIM)
- VILAS DANGRE (MAHARASHTRA)
- SHAIKHA A J AL SABAH (KUWAIT)
- NIRMALA DEVI (BIHAR)
- BHIM SINGH BHAVESH (BIHAR)
- RADHA BAHIN BHATT (UTTARAKHAND)
- SURESH SONI (GUJARAT)
- PANDI RAM MANDAVI (CHHATTISGARH)
- JONAS MASETT (BRAZIL)
- JAGDISH JOSHILA (MADHYA PRADESH)
- HARVINDER SINGH (HARYANA)
- BHERU SINGH CHOUHAN (MADHYA PRADESH)
- VENKAPPA AMBAJI SUGATEKAR (KARNATAKA)
- P DATCHANAMOORTHY (PUDUCHERRY)
- LIBIA LOBO SARDESAI (GOA)
- GOKUL CHANDRA DAS (WEST BENGAL)
- HUGH GANTZER (UTTARAKHAND)
- COLLEEN GANTZER (UTTARAKHAND)
- DR NEERJA BHATLA (DELHI)
- SALLY HOLKAR (MADHYA PRADESH)
- MARUTI BHUJANGRAO CHITAMPALLI (MAHARASHTRA)
