Icon of Manipuri classical dance, Padma Shri awardee Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi, passes away
Summary of the NewsPadma Shri and Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Smt. Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi, an iconic figure in Manipuri classical dance, passed away on June 29, 2025. Her lifelong dedication to performing, teaching, and preserving the tradition earned her national recognition and a cherished place in Manipur’s cultural history. Tributes poured in from dignitaries, including former CM N. Biren Singh, mourning the loss of…