Nilam Dixit, an engineer by profession and a resident of Mumbai, has been attending the event for the past 35 years. She said when Bhimsenji used to sing, the atmosphere would suddenly become extremely pleasant. <img alt="" src="http://images.mid-day.com/2012/dec/sawai1_1.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 263px;" /> A class act: Pt Jasraj performs at the 60th Sawai Gandharva Mohotsav at Ramanbaug School yesterday &ldquo;Even today it makes perfect sense to came to Sawai and enjoy music, as we get to see and hear stalwarts of classical music on one platform. If I ever miss the mahotsav, I ask for the CD of the performances so that I don&rsquo;t miss being a part of the event. I believe this is the best festival that takes place in the world of classical music. I still remember Bhimsenji attending the festival and he had come in his car. We all were so pleased to see him. This had happened a few years ago,&rdquo; Dixit said. <img alt="" src="http://images.mid-day.com/2012/dec/sawai_2.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 364px;" /> Rahul Sharma plays santoor. Pics/Krunal Gosaviu00a0 Like Dixit, there are several others who have been visiting the festival for decades now. &ldquo;I have being coming here for over 40 years now and enjoy the festival to its fullest. The event is a musical treat for all the attendees. Young faces in the crowd brings me joy and is a sign that the festival will surely celebrate its centenary and more. There were times when performances would go on till 4 am, those were the best days,&rdquo; Sharad Joshi said. One of the regulars at the mahotsav, Chandrakant P said that he has been enjoying the festival for over 30 years. &ldquo;Whenever I come here, I feel I&rsquo;m in a different world. I enjoy being here because the atmosphere makes you forget all your sorrows. All you do here is enjoy pure and pristine music,&rdquo; Chandrakant said. <div id="cke_pastebin"> Did you know? The Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav is an annual classical music festival held since 1953. Arguably the largest, most popular, and sought-after Indian Classical music festival in the world, the mahotsav is hosted by Arya Sangeet Prasarak Mandal (ASPM) and was initiated by Pt Bhimsen Joshi as a memorial music conference commemorating the life and work of his guru, Pt Sawai Gandharva alias Rambhau Kundgolkar, the festival&#39;s namesake.u00a0</div>

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