Raga Deepawali Drut

Raga Deepawali Drut is a composition performed by Pannalal Ghosh and featured as the fifth track on the album The Great Heritage – Pt. Pannalal Ghosh. The album released on 2011 under the Saregama label in CD format. The track spans 2 minutes and 57 seconds and showcases Ghosh’s mastery of the bansuri (bamboo flute), a signature instrument in his repertoire.

Pannalal Ghosh composed and popularized Raga Deepawali, a seasonal raga traditionally associated with the Hindu festival of Diwali. The drut (fast-tempo) rendition in this recording highlights Ghosh’s technical precision and expressive phrasing. The album compiles archival and studio recordings, preserving Ghosh’s contributions to Hindustani classical music. Specific session details, accompanying artists, and original recording dates for this track remain undocumented in available sources.

The release forms part of Saregama’s efforts to digitize and distribute classical Indian music from the 20th century. The Great Heritage – Pt. Pannalal Ghosh serves as a posthumous tribute to Ghosh, who passed in 1960, and includes selections from his extensive discography. The CD format ensures accessibility for modern audiences while retaining the acoustic qualities of Ghosh’s performances.