Sawai Gandharva Sangeet
Mahotsav
Place : Pune,
Maharashtra
Time :December
Savai Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsav is celebrated with great fervor
in Pune usually in December. It is held in commemoration of Pandit
Rambhan Kundgolkar, the eminent Khyal singer. Pandit
Bhimsen Joshi his student conducts the festival for the
past three decades to observe his Gurus death anniversary. The
festival nearing its 50th year of origin is an institution by
itself with participation of eminent classical music artists from
all over the Country. Pandit Joshi also performs at the concluding
session of the festival.
How to get there
Air : Airport is situated in the
Lohagaon area, about 12-km from Pune.
Rail : Pune has excellent railway
services connecting all major cities.
Road: Pune is well connected by road
with the all major cities within the state as well as outside the
state.