On the evening of August 28th, at the 71st GSB Ganesh Utsav, tradition and tribute came together in a moment of quiet significance.

Shri Kochikar Devdas Pai, distinguished sitarist and recipient of both the Sitar Shiromani Puraskar and the Sitarshree Puraskar, also known as the “Icon of Sitar” was felicitated for his lifelong contribution to Indian classical music. The honour was presented by Mr. Srinivas Kamath, Director of Naturals, in the presence of Shri Amit Pai, Chairman of the GSB Seva Mandal.