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Padma Shri 2025
Category Arts
As the senior-most flagbearer of Dimasa tribal folk traditions, Bathari has played a key role in safeguarding the oral music, songs, and cultural expressions of the Dimasa community
Proficient in traditional Dimasa musical instruments, including the Khram (drum) and Muri (flute), Bathari has also introduced new dimensions to Dimasa folk dances, such as Baidima, Jaobani, and Jaopinbani. Additionally, he has documented Dimasa folklore, authoring books like The Monkey and the Tortoise and Tale of an Elderly Dimasa Couple. His performances have helped popularize Dimasa folk traditions across India.
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