Sikkim: Naren Gurung receive Padma Shri honour for preserving Nepali folk music
A regular performer on radio and television, Gurung is also an accomplished Bhajan singer with 30 devotional songs to his credit.
GANGTOK- Veteran folk artist Naren Gurung (70) from Sikkim has been recognized for his six decades of work in preserving and promoting Sikkimese Nepali folk music. A versatile artist, Gurung has played a crucial role in reviving Bhutia and Lepcha musical traditions, performing at national and international festivals to showcase Sikkim’s rich heritage.
A regular performer on radio and television, Gurung is also an accomplished Bhajan singer with 30 devotional songs to his credit. He has mentored young artists, released numerous folk and contemporary audio albums, and performed at prominent events, including the Sanjari Concert and IGNCA. His work has gained international recognition, with performances in the USA, UK, and Kenya.
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It may be mentioned that these Padma Shri awardees from Northeast India exemplify dedication to cultural preservation, social reform, and innovation, making significant contributions to their respective fields.
About Padma Awards.
The Padma awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India announced annually on the eve of Republic day.
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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).
the award seeks to recognize achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved.
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the Padma awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards committee, which is constituted by the prime minister every year.
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)
