Dates
5th, 6th & 7th December 2025
Timing
4:30 PM onwards
Venue
MES Auditorium, Bal Shikshan Mandir School, Mayur Colony, Kothrud, Pune
Celebrating 100 Years of Maa Annapurna Devi
The Annapurna Devi Foundation is proud to present a grand three-day musical festival in Pune to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Maa Annapurna Devi, one of the greatest and most influential gurus of the Maihar gharana. This special centenary celebration will bring together distinguished vocalists, instrumentalists, and accompanists from across India for an unforgettable musical experience.
This celebration is open to all and entry is free.
Featured Vocalists
- Pt. Ram Deshpande
- Pt. Raghunandan Panshikar
- Vidushi Ruchira Panda
Featured Instrumentalists
- Flute: Pt. Pravin Godkhindi
- Pakhavaj: Shree Rishi Shankar Upadhyay
- Santoor: Pt. Abhay Sopori
- Sitar: Pt. Kushal Das
Accompanists
Harmonium
- Shree Suyog Kundalkar
- Shree Amey Bichu
- Shree Saumitra Kshirasagar
Tabla
- Pt. Ramdas Palsule
- Shree Bharat Kamat
- Shree Pranav Gurav
- Shree Yashavant Vaishnav
Special Felicitations
- Pt. L. K. Pandit
Acharya Ustad Allauddin Khan Sanman - Vidushi Alka Deo-Marulkar
Vidushi Annapurna Devi Sanman - Vidushi Dr. Madhuri Dongare
Vidushi Annapurna Devi Shikshakottam Sanman - Pt. Mukund Kshirasagar
Vidushi Annapurna Devi Shikshakottam Sanman
Anchoring
- Pradeep Welankar
- Rajani Welankar
Join Us for a Historic Musical Tribute
This centenary celebration is a rare opportunity to experience performances by some of India’s most respected classical musicians, all coming together to honor the profound legacy of Maa Annapurna Devi. Whether you are a student of classical music, a devoted rasika, or simply someone who appreciates soulful artistry, this event promises to be enriching and inspiring.
We invite you to join us for this special homage to a legendary guru whose influence continues to shape Indian classical music.