NAMAN
Date: 6th February 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: KCC Amphitheatre
NAMAN is a commemorative Hindustani classical music concert presented in honour of the Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, one of the most influential and revered figures in Indian classical music. Conceived as a heartfelt homage, the concert brings together tradition, lineage, and musical excellence in a deeply evocative evening.
At the heart of NAMAN is a rare Vocal Jugalbandi by father and son, Pandit Shrinivas Joshi and Shri Viraj Joshi, offering an intimate musical dialogue shaped by the enduring guru-shishya parampara of the Kirana Gharana. Their performance reflects not only technical mastery but also devotion to a legacy that has shaped generations of listeners and musicians alike.
The concert is further enriched by the accompaniment of Pandit Sanatan Goswami on harmonium and Pandit Samar Saha on tabla, two of the most respected accompanists in Hindustani classical music.
NAMAN is more than a concert—it is a reverent salute to a musical titan and a celebration of the living continuum of Indian classical traditions.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Pandit Shrinivas Joshi
An eminent vocalist of the Kirana Gharana, Pandit Shrinivas Joshi carries forward the formidable legacy of his father, Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi. Renowned for his powerful and emotive voice, he is celebrated for his renditions of Khayal, Thumri, Bhajan, and Abhang, and has performed extensively across India and internationally.
Shri Viraj Joshi
A gifted young vocalist and the grandson of Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Viraj Joshi has been performing since early childhood and is widely regarded as a promising heir to this illustrious lineage. Trained under Pandit Shrinivas Joshi, he is a recipient of the Bharat Ratna Dr. M. S. Subbulakshmi Fellowship and the Young Talent Award selected by Dr. Smt. Prabha Atre, and has performed widely in India and abroad.
Pandit Sanatan Goswami – Harmonium
One of India’s most sought-after harmonium accompanists, Pandit Sanatan Goswami is admired for his musical sensitivity and individual brilliance, with performances across India, the USA, Canada, and Europe.
Pandit Samar Saha – Tabla
A renowned tabla maestro of the Banaras Gharana, Pandit Samar Saha is a former senior faculty member of ITC Sangeet Research Academy and has accompanied leading Hindustani classical artists across the world.
