Kathak Maestro Pt. Rajendra Gangani Mesmerizes Audience at Ramgarhia Girls College

Ludhiana, August 6, 2025: Under the Vardhman Steel Classical Series, a spellbinding Kathak performance by the internationally acclaimed Jaipur Gharana artist and Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Guru Pandit Rajendra Gangani Ji was organized at Ramgarhia Girls College. 
The event was held by the PG Department of Music in association with SPIC MACAY (Punjab Chapter). Ranjodh Singh, President, Ramgarhia Educational Council, and Dr. Ajit Kaur, Principal of the College, warmly welcomed the distinguished guests and artists. 
Sachit Jain, Managing Director and Vice Chairman of Vardhman Special Steels Ltd., and Dr. Sangeeta B. Kushwaha, National Executive Member and Punjab Coordinator, SPIC MACAY, were present as special guests. 
Dr. Kushwaha remarked that this marked the inaugural presentation under the newly launched Punjab Chapter of SPIC MACAY, which has long worked to connect the youth with India's classical heritage.
The event commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp, symbolizing the beginning of a spiritual and artistic journey. Guru Rajendra Gangani captivated the audience with a dynamic and graceful Kathak recital, beginning with an invocation (Stuti), followed by Upaj, Thaat, Tihaai, a Krishna-themed poetic dance, and a devotional Ram Bhajan. 
The performance culminated in a thrilling jugalbandi with the tabla. He was accompanied by a team of distinguished musicians: Guru Fateh Singh Gangani Ji on tabla, Vinod Kumar on vocals and harmonium, Ustad Nafees on sarangi, and Vidya Gauri, his disciple, on recitation (padhant). 
Expressing his views, Ranjodh Singh said, “It is a matter of great pride for us to host such a legendary artist on our campus, thanks to the collaboration with SPIC MACAY and the Vardhman Steel Classical Series. Such presentations are essential for the holistic development of students and offer them rare insights into our classical arts.” 
Principal Dr. Ajit Kaur extended her heartfelt thanks to Guru Ji and shared, “His performance is a living example of how we can preserve our ancient culture and traditions. His dedicated efforts to carry forward Indian classical dance among the youth are truly admirable.” 
The event concluded with the presentation of tokens of appreciation to Guru Rajendra Gangani and Sachit Jain on behalf of the college family.