Pandit puttaraj gavai – making a difference – lakshmi sreeram

November 06, PuttarajaGavai 3 March — 17 September an Indian Classical maestro known for his multi talents and divinity. Gavai was blind from his child hood and was a favourite disciple of Gaanayogi Pandit Panchaxara Gavai. His multi talents were the matter of discussion among the common people and always amazed by the fact; that for a common man gaining mastery in one instrument takes a life time, but for him it was a divine gift that he was master in many instruments like Saarangi, Violin, Veena, Sitar, Tabla etc.

He has mesmerized the world by writing more than 80 books in Kannada, Hindi and Sanskrit. His works were recognised by the central and state governments and awarded. Veereshwara Punyashrama. There were many disciples who got trained in Indian Classical Vocal and recognised across the world.

Puttaraj Gavai made an interesting variation on the ancient ritualistic practice of tulabharam.

Puttaraja Gavai was chosen to head the institute after the demise of Gaanayogi Panchakhsara Gavai. The rich legacy of this special school was not only well retained but flourished in his tenure. He has trained thousands of Blind, Handicapped and orphan children to become vocalists, dramatists, writers and composers. Contributions to the Society.

Being himself blind, he has never idle thinking helpless, he has not only achieved the impossible but show the path to thousands of others like him. The institute was the only one of its kind in the world. This was noble and was pure kind of service to the society. However, the world or the Indian government failed to give well deserved recognition.

However, noble thoughts of the institute are still continued by his disciples.