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'''Dr Nirmala Visweswara Rao''' (born 29 May 1969) is a classical dancer in [[kuchipudi]] and [[Bharatanatyam|Bharathanatyam]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.fullhyderabad.com/profile/events/17247/kuchipudi-dance-recital-by-k-nirmala-visweswara-rao|title= Recital info|website=www.fullhyderabad.com |format=PDF}}</ref>

==Early life==
She was born to the Kamana Ramchandar Rao and Seetha Maha Lakshmi. She started learning [[dance]] at the age of 10 years from his Guru Chinta Rammurthy married Kadimi visweswara Rao in April 1988. With the encouragement of his husband she completed her [[academic degree|Degree]], M.A and MPhil in Dance. She learned from Pasupathi Rama linga satry Garu and continued her career. She started an institute Nirmala Nrutya Nikethan in the year 1998.

==Career==
'''Education Qualifications'''

She has multiple qualifications which include a B.A. from ([[Andhra University]]), Certificate Course in Dance from ([[Telugu University]]), MPA in dance from ([[Central University, India|Central University]]), M.Phil. from PS Telugu University, [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]] and a Ph.D. in fine arts (Kuchipudi & Garaga Nrutyam)from P.S. Telugu University, Hyderabad, India (2011).

Her child performances (from her 8th year of school and onwards) established the commencement of her career. These included; Pushpanjali, Manduka Shabdam and Ramapattabishekam. At the age of 13 she won a gold medal, for a performing competition and in 1994 she finally emerged as a professional.

Since then Nirmala has had the opportunity to perform at a variety of different platforms including;
* Andhra Pradesh
* Ravindra Bharati
* Tyagaraya Ganasabha
* Hari Hara Kala Bhavanam
* Lalitha Kalathoranam,
* Shilparamam <ref>Varshita. (2013, February 19). [https://events.fullhyderabad.com/kuchipudi-dance-recital-by-k-nirmala-visweswara-rao/2006-september/tickets-dates-videos-reviews-17247-1.html Kuchipudi Dance Recital By K Nirmala Visweswara Rao] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240203062951/https://events.fullhyderabad.com/kuchipudi-dance-recital-by-k-nirmala-visweswara-rao/2006-september/tickets-dates-videos-reviews-17247-1.html |date=3 February 2024 }}: Events in Hyderabad - fullhyd.com</ref>
* Shilpakala Vedika, Lal Bahadur Stadium
* Sundariah Vignana Kendra
* Indira Priyadarshini Auditorium.
* City Central Library and all other prestigious platforms in Hyderabad.
* Delhi : Third World Telugu Federation ([[Siri Fort Auditorium]])
* West Bengal: Siliguri Utsav - Siliguri

Some cities she has performed in include; Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Orissa (Konark Festival), Vijayawada, Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Tirupathi, Kadapa, Nellore, Bhadrachalam, Gadwal, Pune and Bhuvaneswar.

==International performances and achievements==

'''International performances '''

Nirmala has performed internationally in; Poland, Turkey, Balgeria, Austria, Sri Lanka, Malahsia, Singapore, Mauritius, Doha Qatar, Muscut, Dubai and Bahrain.

'''Ballets'''

She has performed in ballets which include;

* Mohini Bhasmasura - Credential as Mohini <ref name="Newspaper" <ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-10-29 |title=Dance of the Vedic times |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/dance/nirmala-visweswara-rao-is-making-all-efforts-to-promote-sanatana-nartanam/article7818196.ece |access-date=2024-04-19 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* Shakuntala Parinayam - Credential as Shakuntala <ref name="Newspaper"/>
* Ananda Thandavam - Credential as Parvathi <ref name="Newspaper"/>
* Gajananeeyam - Credential as Lakshmi
* Sasirekha Parinayam - Credential as Narthaki
* Sri Rama Katha Saram - Credential as Narthaki
* Khsamaya Dharithri - Credential as Khsamaya Dharitri
* Sree Rama Dasu Charitra - Credential as Sita
* Dasavataram - In-corination of Lord Vishnu
* Nava Durga Mahotsavam - Credential as Durga
* Sree Krishna Vilasam - Credential as Radha
* Ruthu Shobha - Credential as Prakruthi Matha (Goddess of Nature)
* "Bharateeya Nritya Jhari" - All India Classical Dances (or) Dances of India.
* Lakuma Swantan - Credential as Rani.

'''Awards and Achievements'''

She holds a range of achievements which include;

* "NATYA KALA VIDWANMANI" from All India Telugu Association – Doha Kattar on 9 May 2008.
* Nrutya Kaumudi from Manoranajani – Statewide Organization – 23 June 2003.
* "Best Dancer" award from Telugu Association – Mascut
* " Best Dancer " award from 6th Global International Shopping Festival on 6 June 2008.
* "Golden" award from Telugu Association in Malaysia for Golden Jubilee Celebration.
* Samskara Bharathi – All India Level Organization (Akhila Bharatha Nruthya Utsavam).
* Received memento for excellent performance in Ugadi celebrations from C Rangarajan the Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh.
* Received Cine Goers award – from Dr. Akkineni Nageswara Rao, (Dada Sahem Phalke award winner).
* Ugadi ;puraskara award from various cultural organizations such as Abhinanandana of Hyderabad.
* Received Best Youth Classical Dancer Award in 6 Dec. 2003 from Abhinaya Nrutya Bharathi – Eluru.
* Received "Natya Siromani" award from Aaradhana – A statewide organization on 5 Feb 2004.
* Participated in 10th Youth Festival in Hyderabad on 25.02.2005.

'''Activities and Various Solo Presentations'''

She has participated in a variety of activities, performances and given solo presentations, which include;

* Shabdas a) Devotional, b) Traditional praising
* Tarangalu
* Javalies
* Padam / Padalu / Padavarnam
* Kirthanas – written by Annamacharya and Tyagaraju
* Slokas
* Siva Sthuthi and Sivastama
* Jathi Swaram / Thillanas
* Astapadulu.
* Vaggeyakara festival in [[Bhadrachalam]] in 2002 & 2005.
* Performed in Kinnera Arts Theatre Andhra Pradesh "Natyasavalu" from 10 November to 7 December 2005.
* Performed in Singapore Telugu Culture Festival in 2006.
* Participated in Space Women's Association (SWAS) celebrated [[International Women's Day]] on 8 March 2007 at Brahmprakash Hall, SHAR CENTER as Chief Guest of the Function.
* Participated in Andhra Day Celebration in [[Mauritius]] on 25 October to 1 November 2007.
* Participated in Andhra Association Cultural programme in [[Pune]] on 23 August 2008.
* Performed during Ganesh Festival in "SHAR CENTER (ISRO)" on 4 September 2008.
* Performed in Administration Staff College of India (ASCI), [[Khairatabad]], Hyderabad.

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.ccrtindia.gov.in/KNirmalaDevi.htm Gov website]
*[http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/aug72005/citytoday.asp Deccan Herald]
*[http://www.nirmalanrityaniketan.com/ bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714184441/http://www.nirmalanrityaniketan.com/ |date=14 July 2011 }}
*[http://nirmalavisweswararao.blogspot.in/p/about-dr-nirmalavisveswara-rao.html blog]

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