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Guru Mayadhar Raut, Odissi exponent who helped codify Odissi, passes away at 94 • Feb. 25, 2025, 12:08 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Odissi dancer Mayadhar Raut dies at 92 • Feb. 23, 2025, 4:32 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Born July 6, 1930 (age 94) • India
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