ICCR will honour foreigners trained in classical art forms. For the maiden edition of the programme, ‘Prathibha Sangamam’ to be held in January 2023, Hindustani and Carnatic music, Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Odissi are the award categories that have been finalised.
Prathibha Sangamam
Published by: Team GI Youth
Published on 07, Sep 2022
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