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Our revered Guruji, Pandit Haridas Shenoy ji, dedicated his life to the
preservation, promotion, and propagation of Hindustani classical music.
His vision was to bring this divine art form closer to the people by
nurturing young, talented artists and providing them with a platform to
flourish.

To honor his profound legacy, his devoted students have come together
to carry forward his mission with unwavering dedication. We have
initiated regular baithaks (intimate musical gatherings) and grand
public concerts, offering a sacred stage where promising musicians can
share their artistry and grow in the rich tradition of Hindustani classical
music.

Through these heartfelt efforts, we strive to keep the soul of this
timeless art alive, ensuring that its beauty, depth, and spiritual essence
continue to resonate, inspire, and uplift generations to come.

Pandit Haridas Shenoy Sangeet Seva Trust

Late. Pt. Haridas Shenoy Born on the 12th of May, 1947 in Thalaserry, Kerala, Pt.
Haridas Shenoy's professional path led him to banking, but his heart was devoted to
music. Unbeknownst to him, music would come to shape his life profoundly. His
guiding principle throughout his life was, "Music is and will forever be a service to God,
nothing less." He upheld this mantra every moment of his existence. From a tender
age, he exhibited an innate, extraordinary musical talent that drew him irresistibly
towards the world of melodies. Even without formal instruction, he commenced his
musical journey by playing the Tabla and Harmonium, accompanying his siblings in
rendering light music and bhajans at local village temples. His vocal abilities were also
commendable. As time progressed, a longing to receive formal training compelled him
to search for a guru. The guidance of Pt. Gaurang Kodical marked the commencement
of his formal Tabla education. With his newfound mentor and other stalwarts of
Hindustani Music such as Pt. Vinayak Torvi and Vidushi Prabha Atre, he began to
accompany in numerous concerts. It was during one such event that he was introduced
to Pt. K P Shenoy, a renowned flautist, which led to an opportunity for him to
accompany the maestro on the tabla. His innate potential for instrumental music shone
through when he was handed a flute to test if he could produce the desired shruti, a
task he executed with elegance. This marked the initiation of his next chapter under the
guidance of Pt. K P Shenoy, which ultimately shaped him into an accomplished flautist

Late. Pt. Haridas Shenoy

Late. Pt. K Pundalik Shenoy (Guru of Pt Haridas Shenoy) Numerous legends remain
concealed or unacknowledged within the folds of history. Among these narratives is
the untold saga of Pandit Kelagenamane Pundalik Shenoy. Arriving into the world on
the 20th of May, 1933, in Kasaragod, young Pundalik's passion for the bansuri was
ignited by the influence of Pandit Pannalal Ghosh. However, it was Pandit Arjunsa
Nakod, a renowned vocalist, who welcomed him into his tutelage, imparting a unique
dimension to his flute performances. Amidst his pursuits, a significant challenge of
his time lay in obtaining a finely tuned bansuri. His persistent experiments led to the
creation of the awe-inspiring Panchajanya flute, an instrument measuring nearly 4
feet in length. Subsequently, he embarked on the journey of establishing the
Karnataka Uttaradi Sangeet Upasak Mandal, known as 'KUSUM,' aimed at promoting
music and the bansuri culture in Bangalore. Through this endeavor, he also
commenced the noble task of imparting music education to aspiring learners.

Late. Pt. K. Pundalik Shenoy

Late. Pt. Gourang Kodical (Guru of Pt Haridas Shenoy), born on September 28, 1946,
in Mumbai, took his first steps into the world of Tabla at the tender age of 5 under the
guidance of his music-devoted parents, Ramanand and Seeta Kodical. His formal
training commenced under the tutelage of Pt. Shashi Bellare in Mumbai, followed by
Pt. Dattappa Garud in Bangalore. With the blessings of his Guru,

he developed a distinctive style for accompanying Hindustani vocal music. Pt. Gouran

g had the privilege of providing accompaniment to a diverse array of artists, including
Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur, Pt. Kumar Gandharva, Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Pt. Jasraj, Pt.
Rajan/Sajan Mishra, Vidushi Kishori Amonkar, Vidushi Prabha Atre, Begum Parveen
Sultana, Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, and many others. He embarked on extensive
concert tours across the USA, UK, Canada, Europe, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia,
and Bangladesh.

In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the realm of Hindustani Music,
particularly the Tabla, the Karnataka Sangeet Nritya Academy bestowed upon him an
award and the esteemed title of Karnataka Kalashree during the years 2000-2001.

Late. Pt. Gourang Kodical