Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Before any true learning begins, the ego must dissolve before the Guru.
One of the leading bansuri maestros of the Maihar gharana, Pandit Nityanand Haldipur reflects on the profound influence of his guru, the legendary yet reclusive Annapurna Devi.
But what does it truly mean to surrender the ego?
It’s not the loss of identity or soul, it’s the letting go of control, the quiet trust in your Guru’s guidance to draw out your deepest potential.
Annapurna Devi, who famously withdrew from public performance early in her career, dedicated her life to teaching behind closed doors — and Nityanand was one of her most devoted disciples.
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✨ Watch the full interview now on our Darbar Player sholink.to/Halipurinterview
Before any true learning begins, the ego must dissolve before the Guru.
One of the leading bansuri maestros of the Maihar gharana, Pandit Nityanand Haldipur reflects on the profound influence of his guru, the legendary yet reclusive Annapurna Devi.
But what does it truly mean to surrender the ego?
It’s not the loss of identity or soul, it’s the letting go of control, the quiet trust in your Guru’s guidance to draw out your deepest potential.
Annapurna Devi, who famously withdrew from public performance early in her career, dedicated her life to teaching behind closed doors — and Nityanand was one of her most devoted disciples.
With Darbar Player, you gain access to nearly 1000 handpicked raga performances, exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews, insightful documentaries, and TV shows. Subscribe and download the app today to enjoy ad-free access anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
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At Darbar, we believe in the transformative power of Indian classical arts to stir, thrill, and inspire. Since 2006, we have been dedicated to promoting this exquisite tradition through live events, music education, broadcasts, and online engagement. We are committed to supporting both legendary maestros and emerging talents from India and the UK.
🔔 Subscribe now for more incredible performances: @DarbarFestival
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![Raag Bhairavi Brilliance | Niladri Kumar & Subhankar Banerjee Live at Darbar 2014
Strings meet rhythm in a breathtaking Raag Bhairavi 🌅
🎶 Niladri Kumar on sitar
🪘 With tabla maestro Pandit Subhankar Banerjee on tabla
Live at Darbar Festival 2014 – pure magic, pure mastery.
About Raag Bhairavi:
Raag Bhairavi is the music of twilight—where night bows to dawn, and silence turns to song. She is both tender and profound, weaving shades of longing, surrender, and peace. In Bhairavi, every note feels like a whispered prayer, every phrase a sigh of beauty. Niladri Kumar, with his electrifying sitar, breathes new life into this timeless raga, blurring the lines between the ancient and the now. With Pandit Subhankar Banerjee’s tabla echoing every nuance, this rendition becomes not just a performance, but a gentle farewell — the music’s final bloom before silence returns.
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