The third edition of ‘Namacha Gajar’, a devotional music programme based on Abhangas and Bhajans will be held on June 30 at MES Bal Shikshan Mandir Auditorium, Mayur Colony, Kothrud at 5.30 pm. Entry for the programme is free and seating will be on a first come first serve basis. Senior vocalist from the Jaipur-Atroulli Gharana, Pandita Aarti Ankalikar-Tikekar and renowned devotional vocalist Pt Shankarao Vairagkar will be performing at the event. Gracing the stage will also be Pt Bhimsen Joshi’s son and disciple, vocalist Pt Shrinivas Joshi from Kirana Gharana, with his son Viraj Joshi. The vocalists will be accompanied by Prashant Pandav on tabla, Avinash Dighe on harmonium, Gambhir Maharaj on pakhawaj and Sadashiv Maharaj on taalvadya.

Source: Indian Express June 29, 2017 20:15 UTC