Diksha: An ode to Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia

Much to the delight of music lovers, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts organised the second series of 'Diksha', based on the Guru-Shishya Parampara. Event was based on the ancient tradition of passing knowledge orally, from teachers to students. In the first series, IGNCA had celebrated Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and his disciples. This time it hosted Padma Vibhushan Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and his disciples.

Speaking on the occasion, Sachchidanad Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA, said, "With this programme dedicated to Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, we are organising the second chapter of Guru-Shishya Parampara. We will be organising such theme-based programmes at regular intervals, which will be based on great artists like Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Sarod Maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and others."

"We are grateful to Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasiya and Vrindaban Gurukul for providing IGNCA an opportunity to organise such mesmerising programmes," added Joshiji.

On the first day, Krutika Janginmath played Raga Desh, alap Jod Jhala, Madhya durt Teen Taal and Thumri 'Aaj Shyam Sang Holi Khelun' in Raag Kaifi. At the end of day one, Rupak Kulkarni played Raag Bageshwari while Pandit Ram K Mishra accompanied him on Tabla.

On day two, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia performed with his disciples including Rupak Kulkarni on Flute, Saskia Rao de-Haas on Cello, Siddhrtha Sarkar on Violin, Jean Christophe on Flute, Krutika Janginmath on Flute and Rashid Mustafa Thirakwa on Tabla. Before the performance, he said, "We are thankful to IGNCA for this wonderful event. It is a unique series dedicated to the Guru and his shishyas."

Second day also saw violin recital by Siddharath Sarkar. He played Raag Puriya Kalyan and Charukeshi, followed by Jean Christophe's flute performance.

2-days Diksha: Guru Shishya Parampara' was inaugurated by Arun Goel, Secretary, Ministry Of Culture GoI, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and Dr Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA.