Vasundhara Doraswamy to Receive Saroja Vaidyanathan Excellence Award 2026
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Awardee | Dr Vasundhara Doraswamy |
| Award | Padmabhushan Guru Dr Saroja Vaidyanathan Excellence Award 2026 |
| Presented By | Nataraj Music & Dance Academy (NMDA) |
| Event | Vysakhi Nrithyotsav Indian Dance Festival in Visakhapatnam |
| Specialization | Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga integrated with Bharatanatyam |
| Doctorate | Study on interrelationship between Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and Bharatanatyam |
| Mentor | Yoga exponent Pattabhi Jois |
| Choreographies | Panchali, Ganga Lahari, Sama Veda |
| International Recognition | Honorary citizenship of Louisville, Kentucky |
| International Performances | UNESCO World Peace Conference in Paris |