History

The festival was started in 1953, to commemorate the first death anniversary of Pt. Sawai Gandharva, the acclaimed Hindustani Classical vocalist.
The festival played a key role in the history of Hindustani classical music. Prior to Indian Independence, Hindustani Classical musicians were supported by monarchs under patronage as court musicians since medieval times. After independence, the political division of India and Pakistan culturally alienated Hindustani Music, where both India and Pakistan lost many skilled and talented musicians. The newfound Indian Republic meant an end to the patronage system of musicians, where the public became the sole support system of Indian Classical musicians. Many maestros and amateurs performed in stage musical plays to sustain their art and tradition.

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