Internationally Acclaimed Kirtan Exponent
Vocalist & ICCR-Empanelled Artist
A distinguished voice of Bengali Kirtan and Padavali Kirtan
Dr. Parbati Halder is an internationally acclaimed artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan and a celebrated exponent of Bengali Kirtan. She is also the esteemed wife of renowned musician Dr. Harekrishna Halder. Through her performances, teaching, and dedication to traditional music, Dr. Parbati Halder has contributed to the continued Through Kirtan, appreciation and dissemination of Bengali Kirtan among we connect hearts audiences in India and abroad.
Blessed with a melodious and divine voice, Dr. Parbati Halder began her her father, the renowned vocalist musical journey under the guidance of Pandit Bhupati Mondal. Her early training in Indian classical music gave her a strong musical foundation and helped shape the expressive depth and discipline that later became central to her Kirtan performances.
Dr. Parbati Halder later received extensive training in Padavali Kirtan under the guidance of Sri Brindaban Das Bairagya, Srimati Saraswati Das, and Dr. Harekrishna Halder. This rigorous training deepened her understanding of the traditional form and strengthened her identity as a dedicated Bengali Kirtan vocalist.
Dr. Parbati Halder is an ICCR- empanelled artist and is regarded as one of the prominent Kirtan performers of the present era. Her recognition as an artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan, together with her ICCR empanelment, reflects her established presence as a professional performer of Bengali devotional music.
Alongside her work as a performer, Dr. Parbati Halder has been imparting Kirtan training to numerous students. Through musical concerts and performances in different parts of the world, she has been actively promoting and disseminating this ancient musical tradition to wider audiences.
In addition to Kirtan, Dr. Parbati Halder possesses exceptional proficiency in playing the harmonium and keyboard. Her command of these instruments complements her vocal artistry and reflects her broad musical understanding.
Dr. Parbati Halder has played a significant and complementary role alongside Dr. Harekrishna Halder in the development and presentation of "Shreekhol Sankirtan." Her contribution has added to its artistic expression and has supported its wider propagation among diverse audiences.
Harekrishn Haldar is a distinguished artist, teacher and cultural ambassador preserving the divine rhythm of Srikhol and Mridanga and taking it to the world stage.
