Dhaneswar Swain, born on May 18, 1953, is an esteemed Guru and exponent of the Odissi Mardala, a traditional percussion instrument in Odisha. Known for his rhythmic compositions and fingering techniques, he founded the Vadya Vani Gurukula for training in Mardala. He has accompanied numerous Odissi music recitals and dancers internationally. Swain is celebrated for elevating the Mardala as a solo instrument, earning accolades including the Badyashree title and the Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi awards in 2008 and 2013.
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Meaning of the name - Dhaneswar
Lord of Wealth, Lord of Prosperity
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Dhaneswar Swain belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Nahantara, Puri district, Odisha
Educated At: Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya
Occupation: researcher | musician | composer
Employers: Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya | Ramhari Das Odissi Gurukula
Awards Received: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
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Ephemeris for May 18, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 18, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 18, 2024 |
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| Sun | 27 Taurus 26 | 28 Taurus 14 | 5 Leo 18 |
| Moon | 4 Leo 44 | 3 Libra 14 | 5 Pisces 23 |
| Mercury | 20 Taurus 25 | 3 Taurus 55 | 29 Cancer 54 |
| Venus | 18 Aries 30 | 23 Taurus 41 | 22 Gemini 54 |
| Mars | 12 Gemini 5 | 13 Aries 50 | 29 Cancer 17 |
| Jupiter | 1 Gemini 57 | 28 Taurus 17 | 17 Gemini 41 |
| Saturn | 22 Libra 9 | 17 Pisces 56 | 22 Libra 3 |
| Uranus | 15 Cancer 49 | 23 Taurus 26 | 19 Cancer 51 |
| Neptune | 21 Libra 36 | 29 Pisces 24 | 21 Libra 17 |
| Pluto | 20 Leo 51 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 22 Leo 21 |
| Rahu | 6 Aquarius 46 | 13 Aries 31 | 3 Aquarius 1 |
| Ketu | 6 Leo 46 | 13 Libra 31 | 3 Leo 1 |
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Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Dhaneswar Swain's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
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Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
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Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
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Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2025
