Gangubai recalls her childhood days
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Dharwad: ‘Gangotri’, the house at Shukravarpeth where Hindustani vocalist Gangubai Hangal was born and which has been converted into a museum-cum-music school, was dedicated to the nation on Tuesday. Chief minister B S Yeddyurappa inaugurated the renovated house in the presence of Gangubai herself.
It was an emotional moment for the 96-year-old doyen as she recalled her childhood days, her mother Ambabai in particular. So much so, she said the “soil of Dharwad was responsible for her becoming a musician of rank’’.
Gangubai thanked Yeddyurappa for converting her birthplace into a museum-cum music school by sanctioning Rs 25 lakh when he was deputy CM, and urged the government to help promote music. She wanted music to be introduced as an optional subject from the primary level in schools.
Hailing her contribution to Hindustani music, the CM said Gangubai, other than achieving name and fame, has helped many musicians carve a niche in the world of music.
Referring to the demand that a trust be formed in the name of vocalist Pandit Basavaraj Rajguru, the CM said he will issue a government order immediately and provide facilities to the trust.
Veteran journalist Patil Puttappa urged the CM to ensure that Mysore Dasara become a festival of Karnataka and wanted due representation to be given to all regions of the state.
CM Yeddyurappa greets vocalist Gangubai Hangal at her ancestral house, which was converted into a museum-cum-music school, in Dharwad on Tuesday
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