Pandit Puranchandra
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Born12 July 1929
Haryana
Haryana
Died29 December 1991 (aged 62)
Gujarat
Gujarat
GenresIndian classical music
OccupationHindustani Classical musician
Puranchand Gavaiya | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 July 1929 Haryana |
| Died | 29 December 1991 (aged 62) Gujarat |
| Genres | Indian classical music |
| Occupation | Hindustani Classical musician |
| Years active | 1940s–1990s |
Puranchandra Pandit, more commonly known as Pandit Puranchandra and Puranchand "Gavaiya",[1] (1929 – 1991) was an Indian classical singer of the Mewati gharana.[2] He is known for being first cousins to and collaborators with Pandit Jasraj, Pandit Pratap Narayan, and Pandit Maniram.[3] He also studied for some time with members of the Agra Gharana.[4][5]
