India, May 17 -- Pandit Sajan Mishra performing with grace, depth and classical finesse

The hall settled into silence, as though preparing itself for something deeply personal. Could a concert, through sound alone, make you feel the presence of someone who is no longer there? As Mangalotsav began, in honour of Padma Vibhushan Dr Vidushi Girija Devi, it felt as though the audience was stepping into a space shaped by memory and music rather than ceremony.

Girija-Darshan Trust organised, a musical tribute concert celebrating the 96th Birth Anniversary of the legendary Padma Vibhushan Dr Vidushi Girija Devi (lovingly called Appa ji). It was a festival of music and memory, aiming to raise awareness of her immense contributions to Indian clas...