Birju Maharaj, born on February 4, 1938, is a renowned Indian Kathak dancer and classical vocalist. He is a prominent artist of the Lucknow Kalika-Bindadin gharana of Kathak. As a descendant of the Maharaj family of Kathak dancers, he carries forward a rich legacy, including notable figures like his uncles Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj, and his father and guru, Acchan Maharaj. Besides his connection to dance, he is also proficient in Hindustani classical singing. He founded Kalashram and has contributed to numerous performances and workshops globally.
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Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (5:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Birju
brave, warrior
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Birju Maharaj belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Lucknow
Place of Death: Delhi
Occupation: dancer | choreographer | singer | composer
Employers: Indian Fine Arts Centre | Kalashram
Awards Received: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award | National Film Award for Best Choreography | Padma Vibhushan
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Ephemeris for February 4, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 4, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 4, 2025 |
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| Sun | 14 Aquarius 47 | 15 Aquarius 41 | 11 Taurus 12 |
| Moon | 28 Pisces 11 | 1 Taurus 42 | 9 Gemini 1 |
| Mercury | 23 Capricorn 49 | 11 Aquarius 54 | 25 Aries 32 |
| Venus | 14 Aquarius 49 | 29 Pisces 57 | 2 Gemini 48 |
| Mars | 3 Aries 31 | 19 Cancer 34 | 5 Gemini 51 |
| Jupiter | 10 Aquarius 36 | 11 Gemini 16 | 28 Aquarius 24 |
| Saturn | 1 Aries 54 | 17 Pisces 43 | 12 Aries 12 |
| Uranus | 9 Taurus 51 | 23 Taurus 17 | 13 Taurus 34 |
| Neptune | 20 Virgo 39 | 28 Pisces 3 | 18 Virgo 33 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 39 | 2 Aquarius 9 | 27 Cancer 56 |
| Rahu | 2 Sagittarius 23 | 29 Pisces 40 | 27 Scorpio 47 |
| Ketu | 2 Gemini 23 | 29 Virgo 40 | 27 Taurus 47 |
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