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To whom did Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi pay rich tributes on the birth anniversary of Indian classical musician in 28th Jan 2022?
A)
Ravi Shankar
B)
Pandit Jasraj
C)
Madhura Pandit
D)
Pandit Maniram

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Pandit Jasraj


On the birth anniversary of legendary classical vocalist late "Pandit Jasraj", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday(28th Jan 2022) called for the globalization of Indian Music.
 
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid rich tribute to Pandit Jasraj on the occasion of the Jayanti of the doyen of Indian Classical Music. The Prime Minister talked of the personification of immortal energy of music by Pandit Jasraj and lauded Durga Jasraj and Pandit Shaarang Dev for keeping alive the glorious legacy of the maestro. The Prime Minister was speaking at the launch of the Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation via video conferencing.
 
The Prime Minister touched upon the vast knowledge imparted by the sages of Indian music tradition. Shri Modi said that the strength to feel the cosmic energy and ability to see music in the flow of universe is what makes Indian Classical music tradition so exceptional. “Music is a medium that makes us aware of our worldly duties and it also helps us transcend worldly attachments” the Prime Minister said.
 
The Prime Minister praised Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation for their goal of preserving India’s rich heritage of art and culture. He asked the Foundation to focus on two key aspects of this age of technology. Firstly, he said that Indian Music should create its identity in this age of globalisation. He said that the experience of Yoga Day has indicated that the world has benefited from Indian heritage and Indian music also has the capacity to stir the depth of the human mind. “Every person in the world is entitled to know about, learn and get benefits of Indian music. It is our responsibility to take care of that”, he said..

Source : Narendra Modi

Published On : January 29, 2022
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