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Pandit Ram Dayal Sharma was awarded the Padma Shri in 2022 for his contribution to the folk music and performing arts of Nautangi, Swang, Bhagat, Rasleela, and Rasiya forms. These are traditional folk theatre and dance forms that have cultural significance, particularly in regions of North India.
Additional Information:
- Nautangi: A form of theatre with dramatic performances, typically involving music and dance.
- Swang: A form of folk theatre popular in Haryana and Rajasthan, combining drama, music, and dance.
- Bhagat: A devotional folk tradition involving music and religious performances.
- Rasiya: A folk song and dance form, especially popular in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, traditionally performed during the Holi festival.
- Rasleela: A traditional dance drama that depicts the life and teachings of Lord Krishna, especially the episodes of his youth.
