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Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Passed Away
Posted on: January 24, 2011
An Indian vocalist in the Hindustani classical traditionBhimsen Joshi (Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi) died in a Pune hospital Monday, after a prolonged illness. He was 89.
Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi (February 4, 1922 – January 24, 2011) was an Indian vocalist in the Hindustani classical tradition. A member of the Kirana Gharana (school), he is renowned for the khayal form ofsinging, as well as for his popular renditions of devotionalmusic (bhajans and abhangs). He is the most recent recipient of the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, awarded in 2008
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi’s foundation to the lifelong connection to the city of Pune was laid when he first performed in the city in 1941. Thereafter, he performed in 1946, on the occasion of the 60th birth anniversary of his guru, Rambhau Kundgolkar, known as Sawai Gandharva.
The reason why the maestro chose Pune perhaps lies in the love of music ingrained in its people. “He perhaps needed a canvas bigger than Dharwad, which he found in Pune,” remarks music critic Deepak Raja.
“The patronage that he got in Pune was unmatched anywhere else at that time,” says Ramakant Joshi, Bhimsen Joshi’s cousin.
Belonging to Gadag in Karnataka’s Dharwad district, Bhimsen Joshi shared his guru Rambhau Kundgolkar with another legend, Gangubai Hangal. Gangubai’s grandson, Manoj Hangal, who was in Pune, told The Hindu: “He came to Pune looking for a culturally rich life, and a city that would understand and respect his art.”
Raising another issue, Mr. Hangal said: “Both Gangubai and Bhimsen have proven that music grows beyond borders. Even during the troubled times of the Belgaum dispute and much hostility between the two States, their music brought people together.”
Commenting about the fluid nature of music, he asked, “How else can you explain the son of Karnataka being honoured in Maharashtra?”
Eventually, it was in Pune that the legendary singer decided to organise the ‘Sawai Gandharva Festival’ annually, which draws connoisseurs of Hindustani classical music.
Republic day india 2011
Posted on: January 24, 2011
The Republic Day of India commemorates the date on which the Constitution of India came into force replacing the Government of India Act 1935 as the governing document of India on 26 January 1950.[1] The date 26 January was chosen to honour the memory of the [[ Purna Swaraj | declaration of independence]] of 1930. It is one of the three national holidays in India, and while the main parade, Republic Day Parade takes place at the Rajpath, in the national capital New Delhi, where the president views the parade, state capitals also have their state celebrations.
Although India obtained its independence on 15 August 1947, it did not yet have a permanent constitution; instead, its laws were based on the modified colonial Government of India Act 1935, and the country was a Dominion, with George VI as head of state and Earl Mountbatten as Governor General. On 28 August 1947, the Drafting Committee was appointed to draft a permanent constitution, with Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar as chairman. Unlike in Independence Day, Republic Day just celebrates the constitution.
Republic Day Parade takes place at the Rajpath, in the national capital New Delhi, where the president views the parade, state capitals also have their state celebrations.
On this day, First he unfurls the National flag, as the National Anthem is played, and a 21-gun salute is given.
Then important awards like the Ashok Chakra and Kirti Chakra are given away by the President, before the regiments of Armed Forces start their march past.
The different regiments of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force march past in all their finery and official decorations.
And more celebration by Government and public done step by step with public viewers and salutes.
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