Dr Pandit Gokulotsavji Maharaj Shree - An Indian classical vocalist at its purest, who is considered as head of Khayal.
Dr Pandit Gokulotsavji Maharaj
Dr Pandit Gokulotsavji Maharaj is the most accomplished Indian classical vocalist of Khayal and Dhrupad gayan of this generation. Panditji is the world famed musician whose rare genius has open the ears and minds of millions to the wondrous aesthetics of the rich Indian musical tradition.
Acharya Dr .Pt.Goswami Gokulotsavji Maharaj has established "Sarvang Sampurn Gayki" also known as "Sarvang Gayki Shaily".
Dr Pandit Gokulotsavji Maharaj is honored with Padma Bhushan & Padma Shree by Government of India, Tansen National Award, D.Lit National award and twice with Presidents Gold Medal award, Hindustan Times Lifetime Achievement Award and many more.
Under the pen name of Madhurpiya Panditji has created more then 5000 compositions in Khyal, Dhrupad and Dhamar in Sanskrit, Persian, Urdu and Braj Bhasha, to mention a few. He has created a number of new ragas such as Adbhut Ranjani, Divyagandhar, Madhur Malhar Prasandpada, Sneh Gandhar Madhur Dhwani Kanhda. He conducts several creative projects for the revival of rare and old Samved Sanskrity.
Dr Pandit Gokulotsavji believes that music should be from the heart, its function is to reveal the joy and pathos of life.
You can check out the videos of Pandit Gokulotsavji Maharaj's uploaded on you tube. There are 15 videos uploaded. Please click here to watch the playlist.
Gokulotsavji Maharaj (left) receives an award from President Shri Pranab Mukherjee in 2015