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South Asian Canadian men musicians

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Photograph of a musician at a Diwali celebration at the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.

Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi Puja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.

Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
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Photograph of a musician at a Diwali celebration at the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C.

Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi Puja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.

Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
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Photograph of a musical performance featuring Rattan Mohan Sharma as the vocalist and Hemant Ekbote on tabla (hand drums) at an event organized by the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Vancouver, British Columbia, on November 19, 2000.

Rattan Mohan Sharma is an Indian classical vocalist known for his contributions to spiritual and devotional music, with over 300 albums to his credit. In addition to his recordings, he has performed in over 5,000 concerts globally, including at temples, colleges, and prestigious music festivals. Beyond performance, Sharma is involved in music education. He is the founder of the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Mumbai and serves as a faculty member at the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Tampa, Florida, USA.

Hemant Ekbote is a professional tabla artist and educator. He is a visiting faculty member at San Diego State University and the founder of The Divine School of Music, where he teaches tabla to students from both Indian and American backgrounds. Hemant has performed on All India Radio (AIR) and his work includes collaborations on various music albums.

The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
Description
Photograph of a musical performance featuring Rattan Mohan Sharma as the vocalist and Hemant Ekbote on tabla (hand drums) at an event organized by the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Vancouver, British Columbia, on November 19, 2000.

Rattan Mohan Sharma is an Indian classical vocalist known for his contributions to spiritual and devotional music, with over 300 albums to his credit. In addition to his recordings, he has performed in over 5,000 concerts globally, including at temples, colleges, and prestigious music festivals. Beyond performance, Sharma is involved in music education. He is the founder of the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Mumbai and serves as a faculty member at the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Tampa, Florida, USA.

Hemant Ekbote is a professional tabla artist and educator. He is a visiting faculty member at San Diego State University and the founder of The Divine School of Music, where he teaches tabla to students from both Indian and American backgrounds. Hemant has performed on All India Radio (AIR) and his work includes collaborations on various music albums.

The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
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Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals, part of the audience, at a musical performance event organized by the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Vancouver, British Columbia, on November 19, 2000.

The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
Description
Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals, part of the audience, at a musical performance event organized by the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Vancouver, British Columbia, on November 19, 2000.

The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
Description
Photograph of a musical performance featuring Rattan Mohan Sharma as the vocalist and Hemant Ekbote on tabla (hand drums) at an event organized by the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Vancouver, British Columbia, on November 19, 2000.

Rattan Mohan Sharma is an Indian classical vocalist known for his contributions to spiritual and devotional music, with over 300 albums to his credit. In addition to his recordings, he has performed in over 5,000 concerts globally, including at temples, colleges, and prestigious music festivals. Beyond performance, Sharma is involved in music education. He is the founder of the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Mumbai and serves as a faculty member at the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Tampa, Florida, USA.

Hemant Ekbote is a professional tabla artist and educator. He is a visiting faculty member at San Diego State University and the founder of The Divine School of Music, where he teaches tabla to students from both Indian and American backgrounds. Hemant has performed on All India Radio (AIR) and his work includes collaborations on various music albums.

The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
Description
Photograph of a musical performance featuring Rattan Mohan Sharma as the vocalist and Hemant Ekbote on tabla (hand drums) at an event organized by the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Vancouver, British Columbia, on November 19, 2000.

Rattan Mohan Sharma is an Indian classical vocalist known for his contributions to spiritual and devotional music, with over 300 albums to his credit. In addition to his recordings, he has performed in over 5,000 concerts globally, including at temples, colleges, and prestigious music festivals. Beyond performance, Sharma is involved in music education. He is the founder of the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Mumbai and serves as a faculty member at the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Tampa, Florida, USA.

Hemant Ekbote is a professional tabla artist and educator. He is a visiting faculty member at San Diego State University and the founder of The Divine School of Music, where he teaches tabla to students from both Indian and American backgrounds. Hemant has performed on All India Radio (AIR) and his work includes collaborations on various music albums.

The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.