Purushottam Das Ji Biography In English
Birth Details –
Date of Birth – July 7, 1907
Nationality – Indian
Purushottam Das Ji Biography In English
Family –
Father- Shri Ghanshyam Das
Career-
- Purushottam Das was the son of Shri Ghanshyam Das and the eldest member of Nathdwara Parampara.
- By the time he was five years old he was able to recite and play different taals in traditional ways.
- Shri Ghanshyam Das ji used to take little Purushottam to the temple while playing for God.
- When he was only nine years old, his father died and the burden of carrying on the tradition fell on Purushottam.
- He was able to carry it on his shoulders. And followed his ancestors and served at Shri Nathdwara Temple for many years.
- Later he joined Bharatiya Kala Kendra and Kathak Center in Delhi and finally came back to Shri Nathdwara and left his body there.
- He had no son, but he –
- Mr. Prakash Chandra
- Mr. Shyamlal
- Sri Ramakrishna (Nathdwara)
- Mr. Durgalal
- Maharaj Chhatrapati Singh
- Shri Harikrishna Behera
- Trained and developed many good disciples including Pt Totaram Sharma etc.
Awards –
Years | Awards |
1989 | Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy |
1985 | Nana Panse Award by Dhrupad Sangathan, Indore |
1984 | Dhrupad Award |
1982 | Padma Shri |
1983 | Maharana Mewar Foundation |
Other Information –
- Death – 21 January 1991
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Question Related to Purushottam Das Ji
What is the Date of Birth of Purushottam Das Ji?
Date of Birth – July 7, 1907
What is the name of Purushottam Das Ji Father ?
Shri Ghanshyam Das
When did Purushottam Das Ji die?
21 January 1991