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Music Legends Honored at Sur Jyotsna Awards
27 Apr
Summary
- Sumitra Guha and Pandit Laxman Krishnarao Pandit were honored.
- Awards ceremony took place at Dr Ambedkar International Centre.
- Awards were presented by Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta.
The 13th Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards were celebrated in New Delhi on Friday, recognizing the significant contributions of veteran Hindustani vocalists Sumitra Guha and Pandit Laxman Krishnarao Pandit to Indian classical music. The prestigious awards ceremony took place at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre.
Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta presented the accolades. The event was graced by numerous dignitaries, including Union ministers and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad. Singer Kailash Kher and his band provided musical performances to open and close the ceremony.
Vijay Darda emphasized music's spiritual connection and its role in achieving peace, highlighting the vision behind these awards which honor the founder, Jyotsna Darda. This year, the awards spanned nine cities, aiming to celebrate diverse musical traditions and reach a broader audience.
