Padma Award Types
Master Bamboo Craftsperson from Mangan, Sikkim, expert of Lepcha Traditional Hats.
Soulful Bhajan singer from Dewas - rendering verses of Sant Kabir, Mirabai, and Gorakhnath across the World
Renowned Lambadi Author - known for development and preservation of Bonjora (Lombadi) language and culture
Master Durrie Carpet Weaver from Mirzapur - imparted weaving training to thousands of artisans
Global Yoga and Ayurveda practitioner - founded Tapovan Open University
87 years old Doyen of Kathak from Raigarh gharana - performed in more than 100 cultural festivals globally
Celebrated Longpi Pottery Craftsperson from Ukhrul - known for practicing this old Manipuri craft tracing back to 10,000 BC
Renowned Haryanvi Folk Artist - promoting Haryana’s folk culture through performances and workshops globally since 5 decades
Theyyam Dance Maestro from Kannur - preserving the dying art form rooted in North Kerala
Renowned Chhau Artist of over 50 years - preserving and promoting Purulia's cultural legacy of traditional form of Chhau dance and unique way of making Chhau Mask (Posthumous)
102 years old Educationist and Administrator from Thrissur - fostered education and promoted traditional Kerala art forms for 7 decades (Posthumous)
Veteran Theatre Actor from Patiala known for his contribution to theatres and credited for over 5,000 performances over 7 decades