Bhatkhande University inaugurates musical heritage chair for students to promote Indian music traditions

The Bhatkhande University of Culture, Lucknow, organised a special musical program on January 17 in memory of Padma Vibhushan awardee Vidushi Begum Akhtar, to inaugurate a newly established Chair dedicated to preserving India's musical heritage. The event, held at the Kalamandapam auditorium, featured a soulful performance by Padma Shri awardee and renowned Bhajan Samrat Anup Jalota.

A large number of people, including scholars, artists, researchers, students, music enthusiasts, and members of the university community, participated in this event.

The initiative aims to introduce students and researchers to Indian classical, semi-classical, and light music traditions, while simultaneously deepening their understanding of musical techniques, artistic values, and the cultural contributions of renowned musicians, the official PIB press release said.

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This Chair has been established to preserve India's rich musical heritage and pass it on to future generations. Under this Chair, the university plans to organise lectures, seminars, workshops, musical performances, and research projects related to India's musical and cultural traditions, and to create new avenues for music education and research, the PIB press release stated.

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Anup Jalota's melodious and spiritually uplifting musical performance left a lasting impression on the audience and also provided a rare opportunity for students and researchers to understand the nuances of Indian devotional and classical music, the PIB press release added.

To connect the education sector with society and to preserve and promote Indian culture, the university will continue to organise such cultural, social, and educational programs, Vice-Chancellor Mandavi Singh said.

These events make a significant contribution to the academic, cultural, and moral development of students and researchers, and also strengthen the university's commitment to social responsibility and community engagement, Registrar Srishti Dhawan said.