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Shally Srivastava, an Odissi, Mayurbhanj Chhau, and Kalaripayattu exponent, seamlessly blends her Army background with the grace of classical dance and martial arts. With over 30 years of practice, she excels in Odissi, folk, semi-classical, and Mayurbhanj Chhau, along with proficiency in Kalarippayattu. Shally, with a Master’s in Performing Arts (Odissi), MA in English, BEd, NTT, and PGDM in Mass Comm and Journalism, has earned accolades such as the National Nritya Shiromani and Padmavati Rashtriya Nrutya Pratibha Puraskaar. Founder Director of Virasat Ensemble, she contributes significantly to cultural festivals, research centers, and Women Empowerment projects. Shally Srivastava stands as an inspiring figure, imparting dance and Kalari yoga training to the underprivileged, promoting cultural heritage, and actively working on Women Empowerment initiatives.

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