Legendary Sarangi player Pandit Ram Narayan passed away on November 9 at the age of 96. Narayan, born in 1927, was a famous Hindustani musician and Sarangi player. He was a recipient of the prestigious Padma Vibhushan and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.

Maharashtra Governor, CP Radhakrishnan pays tribute to Pandit Ram Narayan The sound of his Sarangi touched the hearts and the sky.”

adds, “In true Indian tradition, Pandit Narayan passed on the knowledge of Sarangi to many disciples in India and abroad. His divine music will live on for centuries. With his demise, an era in Sarangi has come to an end.” ,

The Sangeet Natak Akademi wrote on X, “The Sangeet Natak Akademi and its associate bodies express deep condolence on the sad demise of the renowned Hindustani musician and Sarangi artiste Ram Narayan. Recipient of the Padma Vibhushan and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, he passed away today. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved people and prayers to God to give them the strength to bear this irreparable loss.”

The official Such was Dem’s artistic skill that he became almost synonymous with his instrument in the world of classical music.”

Pandit Ram Narayan is known for bringing the traditional Indian instrument Sarangi into the limelight as a solo musical instrument. His extraordinary artistry has earned him global recognition with performances across the world. His work inspired countless musicians and preserved the rich heritage of Sarangi for future generations.