Padma Shri awardee and Bundeli Martial Arts Pioneer Bhagwandas Raikwar Passed Away
In April 2026,Padma Shri awardee Bhagwandas Raikwar, popularly known as ‘Dau’ and a pioneer of Bundeli martial arts, passed away at the age of 83 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh(MP). He was born on January 2, 1944, in the Bundelkhand region of MP.
In April 2026,Padma Shri awardee Bhagwandas Raikwar, popularly known as ‘Dau’ and a pioneer of Bundeli martial arts, passed away at the age of 83 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh(MP). He was born on January 2, 1944, in the Bundelkhand region of MP.
- He was conferred the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in the field of Sports (specifically for Traditional Martial Arts) in 2026 .
About Bhagwandas Raikwar:
Profile: He was a renowned practitioner and pioneer of Bundeli martial arts, celebrated for his significant contribution to preserving India’s traditional war art forms.
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- He was a master of weapon-based combat, specializing in the use of the lathi (staff), talwar (sword), bhala (spear), dhal (shield), and trishul (trident).
Foundation: In 1964, he founded the Chhatrasal Bundelkhand Akhada in Sagar, MP, using his own limited resources.
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