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Guru Upashana Mahanta Gogoi (previously known as Upasana Mahanta) is a distinguished Bharatanatyam exponent, choreographer, and mentor based in Guwahati, Assam. Born to Binay Krishna Mahanta and Jayasree Mahanta, she began her artistic journey at the tender age of three
Her formal training is a blend of prestigious lineages. She started with Sattriya dance under Gurus Hiranya Kumar Mahanta and Nritya Churamoni Guru Ananada Mohan Bhagabati, later refining her skills under Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee Guru Ram Krishna Talukdar and Adhyapak Naren Chandra Barua. Her Bharatanatyam training began under the legendary Guru Padmashree Pushpa Bhuyan and continued with Guru Arkadev Bhattacharyya. She further honed her expertise with a Diploma from Kalakshetra under Vice Principal C.K. Balagopal.
Learn MoreDance is not just movement; it is the language of the soul. At Upashana’s Nrityangan, we strive to mold students into complete artists—where discipline meets creativity. Whether one walks this path for profession or personal joy, my blessing is that each student discovers their inner rhythm.
Pure dance emphasizing Angashuddhi.
Expressions portraying the Navarasas.
Classical texts for SEBA & PKK.
Stagecraft & cinematic composition.
Upashana’s Nrityangan proudly announces its 22nd Annual Day Celebration & Website Launch on 27th December 2025 at 5:00 PM at Srisri Madhavdeva International Auditorium. All are cordially invited.
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Upashana's Nrityangan is a premier institute for Indian Classical Dance, nurturing students with a strong foundation in tradition, aesthetics, and performance.
Founded in 2001 under the name “Jhankar Nrityangan”, the institute has recently been rebranded as Upashana's Nrityangan to establish a distinct identity. This change avoids confusion with unrelated modern dance institutions and proudly carries forward over 20 years of legacy.
Structured training from Prarambhik to Visharad / Bhaskar levels with emphasis on technique, repertoire, and performance readiness.
Specialized workshops focusing on authentic Assamese classical and folk traditions.
Contemporary fusion modules encouraging creative expression, choreography, and composition.
Renowned Guru Upashana Mahanta Gogoi Announces Rebranding of Her 20-Year-Old Institute Guwahati, Assam: Guru Upashana Mahanta Gogoi, a celebrated Bharatanatyam exponent and recipient of the Assam State Film Award (2016), has officially announced the renam
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Recognized for excellence in training on an international platform (Bangkok).
Consecutive awards for outstanding contribution to dance education.
Awarded for exceptional choreography in regional cinema.
Selected as jury member for National Youth Festival and “Sambhawana”.
