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{{Infobox dancer
| name = Mayadhar Raut
| image = Myadhar.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Guru Mayadhar Raut
| full_name =
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1930|07|06}}
| birth_place = Kantapenhara, [[Cuttack district]], [[Orissa, India|Orissa]]
| death_date = 
| death_place =
| height =
| occupation = classical dancer, dance instructor
| years_active = 1955- present
| current_group = Jayantika
| former_groups =
| dances = [[Odissi dance|Odissi]]
| website = 
}}

Guru '''Mayadhar Raut''' (born 6 July 1930) is an Indian classical [[Odissi]] dancer, choreographer and Guru.

==Early life and background==
Raut was born in the village Kantapenhara a Ahir family in [[Cuttack district]], subsequently he received his dance training under the [[Guru-shishya tradition]] of Odissi by [[Rukmini Devi Arundale]] at [[Kalakshetra]].

He is married to Mamta Khuntia, and they have one daughter and two sons; daughter [[Madhumita Raut]] is also a noted Odissi dancer.

==Career==
[[File:Odissi-by-mayadhar-raut.jpg|thumb|left|Guru Mayadhar Raut]]
Mayadhar Raut has played a major role in giving Odissi its classical '[[shastra]]' based status. He introduced Mudra Vinyoga in 1955. His notable compositions include ‘Pashyati Dishi Dishi’ and ‘Priya Charu Shile’, composed in 1961.{{cn|date=September 2021}}

Mayadhar Raut is considered a master of Natyashastra and Abhinaya Darpana, and has enriched the [[Abhinaya]] vocabulary of Odissi. He taught in Kala Vikas Kendra founded by Babulal Josi in Orissa, and trained dancers Surendranath Jena, Hare Krishna Behera and Ramani Ranjan Jena. Raut taught at [[Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra]] from 1970 until 1995.<ref>[http://orissadiary.com/personality/artist/Padmashri-Guru-Mayadhar-Raut.asp] Orissa Diary</ref>

As one of the founder member of Jayantika,<ref>[http://www.jayantika.com/] Jayantika</ref> an association formed in the 1950s, Guruji Mayadhar Raut has played a major role in giving Odissi its classical status. He is the first Odissi Guru to introduce MUDRA VINYOGA in the study of Odissi in 1955 and SANCHARIBHAVA in the Odissi dance items and also the first to present on stage enchanting Gitagovinda ASHTAPADIS, portraying SHRINGARA RASA. His notable compositions include ‘Pashyati Dishi Dishi’. ‘Priya Charu Shile’, composed in 1961. Earlier, only the Oriya songs or the ASHTAPADI ‘Lalit Lavanga Lata’ and ‘Dashavatar’ were taught and performed.<ref>Odissi Yaatra : The Journey of Guru Mayadhar Raut, by Aadya Kaktikar (ed. Madhumita Raut) Publisher: B.R. Rhythms, Delhi,2010. {{ISBN|978-81-88827-21-3}}</ref>

[[File:Tdhc20a.jpg|thumb|Guruji with Students at Jayantika]]

Guru Mayadhar Raut has been honoured with - Padma Shri by the President of India, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Sahitya Kala Parishad Award, Utkal Pratibha Puraskar, Odissi Sangeet Natak Academy Award, Rajeev Gandhi Samman, Kavi Samrat Upendra Bhanja Award and Tagore Akademi Ratna - one-time honour of Tagore Samman as a part of the ongoing commemoration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore by the Sangeet Natak Akademy, National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama.<ref>[http://www.narthaki.com/info/rev11/rev1141.html] Narthaki</ref>

In 2010, his 80th birthday was marked by a five-day international festival of music and dance titled "Yaatra" in Delhi. On this occasion, a book titled, ''Odissi Yaatra - Journey of Guru Mayadhar Raut'', written by Aadya Kaktikar and edited by [[Madhumita Raut]], was also released.<ref>{{cite news |title=A perfect birthday gift for Guruji |url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/07/23/stories/2010072358770200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100728183837/http://www.hindu.com/2010/07/23/stories/2010072358770200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 July 2010 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date= 23 Jul 2010 }}</ref>

A short documentary on the life and works of Guru Mayadhar Raut is available.<ref>{{YouTube|Kg6RmFbgIQc|Documentary on Guruji}}</ref>

In August 2015, his 85th birthday was celebrated with a series of functions in Delhi and Jaipur by his disciple and daughter [[Madhumita Raut]]<ref>{{cite news |title= Odissi Utsav to Celebrate Guru Mayadhar Raut's Life |date= 29 Jul 2015 |url=https://www.questia.com/read/1P3-3762003321}}{{dl|date=July 2021}} </ref>

== Awards ==

Mayadhar Raut has received the following awards:

* [[Padma Shri]] Award (2010)<ref>{{cite web|title=Padma Awards Directory (2010) |publisher=[[Ministry of Home Affairs (India)|Ministry of Home Affairs]] |url=http://www.mha.nic.in/pdfs/PadmaAwd2010.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111126141319/http://mha.nic.in/pdfs/PadmaAwd2010.pdf |archive-date=2011-11-26 }}</ref>
* [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Tagore Ratna]] (2011)<ref>{{cite web|title=Tagore Akademi Ratna and Tagore Akademi Puraskar (2011)|publisher=[[Sangeet Natak Akademi|National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama]]|url=http://sangeetnatak.org/files/Press%20Release%20Tagore%20Samman.pdf|access-date=13 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232313/http://sangeetnatak.org/files/Press%20Release%20Tagore%20Samman.pdf|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]] (1985)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sangeetnatak.org/sna/awardeeslist.htm |title=SNA: List of Akademi Awardees |publisher=[[Sangeet Natak Akademi]] Official website |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217185616/http://www.sangeetnatak.org/sna/awardeeslist.htm |archive-date=2012-02-17 }}</ref>
* Sahitya Kala Parishad Award (1984)
* Utkal Pratibha Puraskar (1984)
* Odissi Sangeet Natak Academy (1977)
* Rajeev Gandhi Samman (2003)
* Kavi Samrat Upendra Bhanja Samman (2005)
* Biju Patnaik Samman (1993)

==References==
{{Reflist}}
* {{cite journal|last=Raut|first=(Guru) Mayadhar|author2=Leela Venkataraman |title=Guru Mayadhar Raut|journal=Sruti|date=February 2006|issue=257|url=http://www.sruti.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_6&products_id=228}}
* ''Odissi Yaatra : The Journey of Guru Mayadhar Raut'', by Aadya Kaktikar (ed. Madhumita Raut) Publisher: B.R. Rhythms, Delhi,2010. {{ISBN|978-81-88827-21-3}}.
* [http://www.madhumitaraut.com/] Madhumita Raut
* [http://www.thehindu.com/arts/dance/article1011682.ece] Reviving Odissi with a focus on the classical ''The Hindu'' 28 December 2010
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170220061207/http://www.artindia.net/mudgal1.html] Delectable depiction of Navararas by N K MUDGAL
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120425093017/http://www.eventsinindia.com/events/12787-4th-guru-shishya-parampara-dance-festival] 4th Guru Shishya Parampara Dance Festival Delhi
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120518002852/http://www.narthaki.com/info/prv10/prv396.html] Celebrating Guru Mayadhar Raut's 80th birthday 23–25 July 2010 New Delhi
* {{YouTube|Kg6RmFbgIQc|Documentary on Guru Mayadhar Raut}}
* [http://www.narthaki.com/info/tdhc/tdhc20.html] Guru Mayadhar Raut - Ashish Mohan Khokar, Bangalore, India. The Mohan Khokar Dance Collection 30 July 2010
* [http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?211309] Arts & Entertainment Outlook Magazine April09,2001
* Odissi: What, Why and How : Evolution, Revival & Technique by Madhumita Raut,Published B.R.Rhythms,Delhi,2007. {{ISBN|81-88827-10-X}}.

==External links==
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* [http://www.jayantika.com/] Jayantika
* [http://www.narthaki.com/info/tdhc/tdhc20.html] Guru Mayadhar Raut, by Ashish Mohan Khokar, Narthaki.com, 30 July 2010

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