Swarashraddhanjali 2026 – Tribute to Pt. Venkatesh Godkhindi, Bengaluru

Pandit Venkatesh Godkhindi was a Hindustani vocalist and bansuri artist of the Kirana gharana, known for the Gayaki style and contributions to flute innovation and teaching.

Gandhar Ram Deshpande is a Hindustani vocalist trained under Pt. Dr. Ram Deshpande, known for khayal, tappa, and tarana, with performances at major festivals and venues.

Dr. Ram Deshpande is a leading Hindustani classical vocalist of the Gwalior, Jaipur, and Agra gharanas, known for his powerful gayaki, rare ragas, and acclaimed performances worldwide.

Vyasmurti Katti is a Bengaluru-based Hindustani harmonium artist, renowned for solo and accompaniment performances with legends like Bhimsen Joshi and Gangubai Hangal.

Roopak Kallurkar is a tabla artist trained from age 3 by his father, Pandit Rajagopal Kallurkar, and mother, vocalist Smt. Vijayalaxmi. He mastered Hindustani and Carnatic rhythms under Vidwan

Pravin Godkhindi is a leading Indian bansuri player trained by his father. Known for gayaki and tantrakari styles, he performs classical, fusion, and film music. Awarded nationally, he plays globally.

Kiran Godkhindi, a tabla virtuoso from a renowned musical family, trained under his father Pandit Venkatesh Godkhindi and other masters. Performing for 30+ years globally, he collaborates with

Shadaj Godkhindi, a third-gen Karnataka flautist, trained by his grandfather from age 2. Debuted at 3, performs globally, shared stages with top artists, and won awards like Sur Jyothsna.

Ravindra Yavagal, born 1959 in Dharwad, is a renowned tabla maestro trained under Ramachandra Yavagal, Veeranna Kamkar, and Lalji Gokhale. A soloist and accompanist, he debuted at 10, performed

Sarfaraaz Khan is a Hindustani classical sarangi artist of the Kirana gharana, trained under Ustad Faiyaz Khan and Pandit Ram Narayan, known for solo and festival performances.