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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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for February 4, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 4, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 4, 2026 |
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| Sun | 14 Aquarius 47 | 15 Aquarius 26 | 12 Taurus 10 |
| Moon | 28 Pisces 11 | 15 Virgo 12 | 23 Gemini 42 |
| Mercury | 23 Capricorn 49 | 25 Aquarius 16 | 25 Aries 20 |
| Venus | 14 Aquarius 49 | 22 Aquarius 17 | 4 Gemini 1 |
| Mars | 3 Aries 31 | 9 Aquarius 17 | 6 Gemini 32 |
| Jupiter | 10 Aquarius 36 | 17 Cancer 1 | 28 Aquarius 32 |
| Saturn | 1 Aries 54 | 28 Pisces 52 | 12 Aries 19 |
| Uranus | 9 Taurus 51 | 27 Taurus 28 | 13 Taurus 37 |
| Neptune | 20 Virgo 39 | 0 Aries 13 | 18 Virgo 33 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 39 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 27 Cancer 57 |
| Rahu | 2 Sagittarius 23 | 10 Pisces 21 | 27 Scorpio 44 |
| Ketu | 2 Gemini 23 | 10 Virgo 21 | 27 Taurus 44 |
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