Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav

Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav is one of India’s most prestigious Hindustani classical music festivals, held annually in Pune, Maharashtra, since 1953. Founded by Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi in memory of his guru Sawai Gandharva, the festival showcases exceptional vocal, instrumental, and dance performances by legendary maestros and emerging talents, preserving India’s timeless musical heritage for generations.