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| occupation = Violinist, Music Director, Composer, Devotional Singer, Author, Music Educator
| occupation = Violinist, Music Director, Composer, Devotional Singer, Author, Music Educator
| known_for = Indian Classical Violin, Devotional Music Composition, Bhajan Literature, Music Direction
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* Pandit Buddhadeb Chatterjee (Kolkata)
* Pandit Buddhadeb Chatterjee (Kolkata)
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'''Prasanta Kumar Parhi''' (born 7 June 1974) is an eminent Indian Hindustani violinist, music director, composer, and devotional singer from Bhadrak, Odisha. Recognized for his mastery of classical violin and his deep devotion to spiritual music, he has performed across India at major music and dance festivals and has received several prestigious national awards for his contribution to Indian music and culture.
'''Prasanta Kumar Parhi''' (born 7 June 1974) is an eminent Indian Hindustani violinist, music director, composer, and devotional singer from Bhadrak, Odisha. Known for his exceptional mastery of the violin and his deep spiritual approach to music, he has performed at some of India’s most prestigious classical and devotional festivals. His contribution as a performer, composer, and educator continues to enrich the cultural heritage of Odisha and India.


== Early Life and Education ==
== Early Life and Education ==
Born in Bhadrak, Odisha, India, Prasanta Kumar Parhi developed a passion for classical music at an early age under the guidance of his father and Guru, Pandit Jagannath Parhi.   
Born in Bhadrak, Odisha, Prasanta Kumar Parhi’s musical journey began under the guidance of his father and guru, Pandit Jagannath Parhi.   
He holds:
He earned:
* 1st Class Master’s Degree in Hindustani Violin   
* 1st Class Master’s Degree in Hindustani Violin   
* Sangeet Alankar in Hindustani Violin from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya (ABGM), Mumbai   
* Sangeet Alankar in Hindustani Violin from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya (ABGM), Mumbai   
* Sangeet Visharad in Hindustani Vocal Music from ABGM, Mumbai   
* Sangeet Visharad in Hindustani Vocal Music from ABGM, Mumbai   


His extensive training under eminent gurus shaped his musical depth, blending the precision of Hindustani classical technique with emotional expressiveness.
His classical foundation, refined under several maestros, reflects a perfect balance between technical excellence and emotional depth.


== Musical Journey ==
== Musical Journey ==
Prasanta Kumar Parhi has performed and composed for numerous prestigious music festivals and orchestral productions across India.
Over the past three decades, Parhi has performed in leading music and dance festivals across India. His violin recitals are known for their melodic clarity, intricate ragas, and devotional resonance.   
His violin performances are celebrated for their clarity, emotion, and improvisational brilliance.   


Notable performances include:
Notable performances include:
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* Puri Beach Festival   
* Puri Beach Festival   
* Laxman Gada Nayak Memorial International Dance and Music Festival   
* Laxman Gada Nayak Memorial International Dance and Music Festival   
* Ekamra International Dance and Music Festival 
* Dhauli Mahotsav 
* Ahimsa Festival 
* Mukteswar Dance Festival 


He has composed and directed numerous orchestras, devotional albums, and stage performances that integrate classical, folk, and spiritual traditions.
He has also composed and directed numerous orchestras, devotional programs, and stage productions that blend Hindustani, Odissi, and devotional musical traditions.


== Literary and Compositional Works ==
== Literary and Compositional Works ==
Apart from performance, Parhi is also a prolific writer and composer.   
Prasanta Kumar Parhi is also a distinguished author and composer.   
He has authored two devotional books in Odia language:   
He has written three devotional and musical works in Odia language:   
* Bhajan Piyush
* Bhajan Piyush
* Chatutrinsa Bhajan Mala   
* Chatutrinsa Bhajan Mala   
* Behela Darshan


He has composed, directed, and sung over 100 devotional Bhajans in Odia and Hindi, blending rich lyrical content with traditional Hindustani ragas and devotional rhythms.
He has composed, directed, and sung more than 100 devotional Bhajans in Odia and Hindi, combining spiritual emotion with classical structure.


== Teaching and Mentorship ==
== Teaching and Mentorship ==
As a dedicated music educator, Prasanta Kumar Parhi continues to train numerous students in violin, vocal, and classical music disciplines. His teaching philosophy emphasizes discipline, purity of tone, and spiritual connection through music.
As a devoted teacher, Parhi trains aspiring violinists and vocalists in Hindustani classical and devotional music. His students have performed across Odisha and beyond, carrying forward his musical legacy.


== Awards and Recognition ==
== Awards and Honors ==
Prasanta Kumar Parhi has been honored with multiple national and international awards, recognizing his contribution to music, art, and culture:
Parhi has received multiple prestigious national and international awards in recognition of his excellence in music and cultural contribution:
* Kalabhusan   
* Kalabhusan   
* Vadyashree   
* Vadyashree   
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* Bharat Vibhushan Award   
* Bharat Vibhushan Award   
* Sangeet Shiromani   
* Sangeet Shiromani   
* Featured in Credence Book of World Record (2025)  
* Featured in Credence Book of World Record (2025)
* Honored by International Pride Book of Record (2025)  
* Honored by International Pride Book of Record (2025)


== Gurus and Training ==
== Gurus and Influences ==
His musical journey has been shaped under the guidance of:
His musical style was shaped under the guidance of:
* Pandit Jagannath Parhi (Father and First Guru)   
* Pandit Jagannath Parhi (Father & First Guru)   
* Ustad Md. Hameed Ahad   
* Ustad Md. Hameed Ahad   
* Pandit Sunil Singh Mohanta  
* Pandit Sunil Singh Mohanta
* Pandit Surmani Ramesh Chandra Das   
* Pandit Surmani Ramesh Chandra Das   
* Pandit Buddhadeb Chatterjee (Kolkata)
* Pandit Buddhadeb Chatterjee (Kolkata)


== Style and Influence ==
== Musical Style and Philosophy ==
Prasanta Kumar Parhi’s violin artistry is characterized by technical precision, melodic clarity, and devotional emotion. He draws influence from both Hindustani classical and Odissi traditions, enriching India’s spiritual and classical soundscape.
Prasanta Kumar Parhi’s music reflects the fusion of devotion, melody, and classical precision. His violin renditions carry the essence of meditation — where each note becomes a form of prayer. 
He draws inspiration from the Odissi and Hindustani traditions, embodying the soulful heritage of Odisha’s spiritual music.


== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==
Through his compositions, teachings, and writings, Prasanta Kumar Parhi continues to inspire a new generation of classical musicians and devotional singers. His works celebrate the divine through music, serving as a bridge between tradition and innovation.
Through his compositions, teaching, and performances, Parhi continues to inspire the next generation of classical musicians. His devotion to preserving and promoting Indian classical and devotional music makes him a cultural ambassador of Odisha.


== Tagline ==
== Tagline ==
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* Place: Bhadrak, Odisha, India   
* Place: Bhadrak, Odisha, India   
* Profession: Violinist | Music Director | Composer | Devotional Singer | Author   
* Profession: Violinist | Music Director | Composer | Devotional Singer | Author   
* Languages: Odia, Hindi, English
* Languages: Odia, Hindi, English
* Mobile: +91 93489 71457 
* Email: violinistprasantabbsr@gmail.com 
* Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/share/1BXCyVYqmD/ Facebook – Prasanta Kumar Parhi] 
* Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/violinistprasantabbsr?utm_source=qr&igsh=ODdmNDJ1M2t0YXY2 Instagram – @violinistprasantabbsr] 
* YouTube: [https://youtube.com/@prasantaparhiinstrumenta-dp6nt?si=vry1k8SmHx8MUuJ7 YouTube – Prasanta Parhi Instrumental Channel]

Revision as of 10:46, 30 October 2025


Prasanta Kumar Parhi (born 7 June 1974) is an eminent Indian Hindustani violinist, music director, composer, and devotional singer from Bhadrak, Odisha. Known for his exceptional mastery of the violin and his deep spiritual approach to music, he has performed at some of India’s most prestigious classical and devotional festivals. His contribution as a performer, composer, and educator continues to enrich the cultural heritage of Odisha and India.

Early Life and Education

Born in Bhadrak, Odisha, Prasanta Kumar Parhi’s musical journey began under the guidance of his father and guru, Pandit Jagannath Parhi. He earned:

  • 1st Class Master’s Degree in Hindustani Violin
  • Sangeet Alankar in Hindustani Violin from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya (ABGM), Mumbai
  • Sangeet Visharad in Hindustani Vocal Music from ABGM, Mumbai

His classical foundation, refined under several maestros, reflects a perfect balance between technical excellence and emotional depth.

Musical Journey

Over the past three decades, Parhi has performed in leading music and dance festivals across India. His violin recitals are known for their melodic clarity, intricate ragas, and devotional resonance.

Notable performances include:

  • Konark Dance and Music Festival
  • Barabati Nrutya Utsav
  • Puri Beach Festival
  • Laxman Gada Nayak Memorial International Dance and Music Festival
  • Ekamra International Dance and Music Festival
  • Dhauli Mahotsav
  • Ahimsa Festival
  • Mukteswar Dance Festival

He has also composed and directed numerous orchestras, devotional programs, and stage productions that blend Hindustani, Odissi, and devotional musical traditions.

Literary and Compositional Works

Prasanta Kumar Parhi is also a distinguished author and composer. He has written three devotional and musical works in Odia language:

  • Bhajan Piyush
  • Chatutrinsa Bhajan Mala
  • Behela Darshan

He has composed, directed, and sung more than 100 devotional Bhajans in Odia and Hindi, combining spiritual emotion with classical structure.

Teaching and Mentorship

As a devoted teacher, Parhi trains aspiring violinists and vocalists in Hindustani classical and devotional music. His students have performed across Odisha and beyond, carrying forward his musical legacy.

Awards and Honors

Parhi has received multiple prestigious national and international awards in recognition of his excellence in music and cultural contribution:

  • Kalabhusan
  • Vadyashree
  • Rashtriya Ratna Award
  • Bharat Bhushan National Award
  • Icon of India
  • Mahatma Gandhi National Pride Award
  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Bravery Award
  • Sukumar Sahoo Samman
  • Bharat Vibhushan Award
  • Sangeet Shiromani
  • Featured in Credence Book of World Record (2025)
  • Honored by International Pride Book of Record (2025)

Gurus and Influences

His musical style was shaped under the guidance of:

  • Pandit Jagannath Parhi (Father & First Guru)
  • Ustad Md. Hameed Ahad
  • Pandit Sunil Singh Mohanta
  • Pandit Surmani Ramesh Chandra Das
  • Pandit Buddhadeb Chatterjee (Kolkata)

Musical Style and Philosophy

Prasanta Kumar Parhi’s music reflects the fusion of devotion, melody, and classical precision. His violin renditions carry the essence of meditation — where each note becomes a form of prayer. He draws inspiration from the Odissi and Hindustani traditions, embodying the soulful heritage of Odisha’s spiritual music.

Legacy

Through his compositions, teaching, and performances, Parhi continues to inspire the next generation of classical musicians. His devotion to preserving and promoting Indian classical and devotional music makes him a cultural ambassador of Odisha.

Tagline

Music is not just sound—it is devotion, discipline, and divinity.

Contact

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