“Dhrupad: Is is said to be the oldest vocal genre in Hindustani classical musical tradition which is still in use. It's name is derived from the words "dhruva" which means "fixed" and "pada" which means "words". The term may denote both, the verse form of the poetry and the style in which it is sung.

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Did you know? The 20 generation old Dagar Bandhu clan has been submerged in the culture of Dhrupad with single minded devotion. Indeed, so perfect has been their rendition that the Dhrupad is now considered synonymous with Dagar Vani.”