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| birth_date = {{Birth date|1935|6|1|df=yes}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Manipur]], India<br />
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| occupation = Classical dancer<br />
| known_for = [[Manipuri dance]]<br />
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'''Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi''' (1 June 1935 – 29 June 2025) was an [[Indian classical dance|Indian classical dancer]] from [[Manipur]], known for her contributions to the traditional art form of [[Manipuri dance]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Web |first=Statesman |date=2025-01-28 |title=Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi, Manipuri dancer, calls Padma Shri a "matter of luck" |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/thiyam-suryamukhi-devi-manipuri-dancer-calls-padma-shri-a-matter-of-luck-1503391553.html |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=The Statesman |language=en}}</ref> She was recognized for her extensive work in the preservation and promotion of this classical dance style, both as a performer and teacher.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-01-28 |title="It's a matter of luck": Manipuri classical dancer Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi after honoured with Padma Shri |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/its-a-matter-of-luck-manipuri-classical-dancer-thiyam-suryamukhi-devi-after-honoured-with-padma-shri/articleshow/117620148.cms |access-date=2025-06-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><br />
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== Career ==<br />
Suryamukhi Devi played a vital role in promoting [[Manipuri dance|Manipuri classical dance]] across India and abroad. Over the years, she trained numerous students and participated in major national and international cultural festivals. Her performances were known for their adherence to traditional forms and spiritual expression.<ref name="e-pao1">{{Cite web |title=Thiyam Suryamukhi Manipuri classical dancer conferred Padma Shri Award |url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageSelector.asp?src=Thiyam_Suryamukhi_Manipuri_classical_dancer_conferred_Padma_Shri_Award&ch=reviews&sub1=arts |website=E-Pao |access-date=19 June 2025}}</ref><ref name="SNA">{{Cite web |title=Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi – Awardee Profile |url=https://sangeetnatak.gov.in/public/uploads/awardees/docs/T_S_Devi.pdf |website=[[Sangeet Natak Akademi]] |access-date=19 June 2025}}</ref><br />
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== Honours ==<br />
In 2025, she was awarded the [[Padma Shri]], India's fourth-highest civilian honour, by the Government of India for her contributions to the arts.<ref name="PIB">{{Cite web |title=Padma Awards 2025 announced |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2096285 |website=PIB India |access-date=19 June 2025}}</ref><ref name="PadmaPDF">{{Cite web |title=Padma Awards 2025 Notification |url=https://www.padmaawards.gov.in/Document/pdf/notifications/PadmaAwards/2025.pdf |website=Padma Awards |access-date=19 June 2025}}</ref> She remarked that receiving the honour was a matter of "blessing and destiny," reflecting on her lifelong dedication to the dance form.<ref name="ANI">{{Cite web |title=It's a matter of luck: Manipuri classical dancer Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi after honoured with Padma Shri |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/out-of-box/its-a-matter-of-luck-manipuri-classical-dancer-thiyam-suryamukhi-devi-after-honoured-with-padma-shri20250128104735 |website=ANI |access-date=19 June 2025}}</ref><ref name="IndiaTodayNE">{{Cite web |title=Noted Manipuri classical dancer Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi receives Padma Shri |url=https://www.indiatodayne.in/manipur/story/noted-manipuri-classical-dancer-thiyam-suryamukhi-devi-receives-padma-shri-1160849-2025-01-26 |website=India Today NE |date=26 January 2025 |access-date=19 June 2025}}</ref> She died on 29 June 2025.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Singh |first1=Sinam Basu |title=Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi |url=https://narthaki.com/info/profiles/profl341.html |access-date=12 July 2025 |work=Narthaki |date=8 July 2025}}</ref><br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Manipuri dance]]<br />
* [[Padma Shri]] <br />
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== References ==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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{{Padma Shri Award Recipients in Art}}<br />
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[[Category:1935 births]]<br />
[[Category:2025 deaths]]<br />
[[Category:Indian female classical dancers]]<br />
[[Category:Dancers from Manipur]]<br />
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