Pandit Ram Narayan, the iconic Sarangi maestro, passed away on Saturday (November 9) at the age of 96. A distinguished Hindustani musician, he was honored with several prestigious awards, including the Padma Vibhushan and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. Renowned for his unique style in Hindustani Classical Music, Pandit Ram Narayan was beloved by true connoisseurs of the art.
Following the news of his demise, tributes from across the country, including Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan, poured in, mourning the loss of the legendary artist.
Last night Pandit Ramnarayan ji took his final farewell. The great maestro of Sarangi, Ramnarayan ji was from Udaipur and was music teacher in our school Vidya Bhavan. He came to Mumbai on the advice of Devi Lal Sambhar .Good bye humble, modest and talented Pandit ji pic.twitter.com/1Kr2EkK7zK
— Anurag Chaturvedi (@AnuragC1106) November 9, 2024
Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan Expresses Grief Over the Death of Pandit Ram Narayan
Deeply saddened to know about the demise of internationally acclaimed Sarangi maestro Pt Ram Narayan Ji.
Pt Ram Narayan Ji took Sarangi to global heights through his masterly performances. The sound of his Sarangi touched hearts and heavens.
In the true Indian tradition, Pt…
— CP Radhakrishnan (@CPRGuv) November 9, 2024
Pandit Ram Narayan was renowned for elevating the sarangi, a traditional Indian string instrument, to prominence as a solo performance instrument. His remarkable skill garnered international acclaim, with performances across the globe. His contributions inspired numerous musicians and helped preserve the rich heritage of the sarangi for future generations.
