Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 9: The internationally acclaimed flautist Pt Santosh Sant captivated the audience with his divine flute recital during a musical event held at Panjvaktar Mahadev Mandir.
The event was organized by Panjvaktar Mahadev Mandir in collaboration with J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages.
Accompanied by Harshita Giri on flute and Neeraj Verma on tabla, Pandit Santosh Sant, presented a series of ragas that blended classical purity with deep emotion.
The soothing sound of the flute immersed everyone in the divine world of music.
Born into a musical family of Gwalior, Pandit Santosh Sant is the son of Late Pandit Vasantrao Sant, a well-known vocalist of the ancient Gwalior Gharana.
He initially received training from his father and later honed his skills under Shriram Umedkar, a distinguished sitar maestro from Gwalior.
Pandit Santosh Sant is also the Founder-Director of “Swaravenu Gurukul,” an institution devoted to promote the rich tradition of bamboo flute music globally while nurturing young talent under Guru-Shishya Parampara.
Over the years, he has been honoured with numerous awards including the Gold Medal from the Department of Culture, GoI and Pt Bhimsen Joshi National Award, as well as titles such as “Surmani” and “Venu-Shree,” reflecting his exceptional contributions to classical music.
The event, part of the temple’s ongoing cultural series, drew an enthusiastic response from devotees, musicians and art lovers.
Speaking on the occasion, Suresh Kumar Sharma, receiver of the temple said, “Panjvaktar Mahadev Mandir, a historic center of spirituality, continues to bring people closer to their roots through music. Today’s performance by Pt Santosh Sant was another milestone in this effort. We are grateful for his divine artistry and look forward to more such inspiring events.”
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