A lifelong Tarpa musician from Palghar is honoured with the Padma Shri for preserving tribal culture against neglect and poverty.

Palghar, Maharashtra: Bhiklya Dhinda, a resident of the extremely remote village of Walvanda in Jawhar taluka of Palghar ...

Bhiklya Ladakya Dhinda, a 90-year-old master of the Tarpa, has been awarded the Padma Shri for his dedication to preserving tribal music. Celebrations erupted in Palghar as the recognition highlights ...

Tribal wind instrument player, Bhiklya Ladakya Dhinda, named as a recipient of the Padma Shri award in the 'unsung heroes' category, hailed the recognition as blessings of God, whom he worshipped ...

Tribal musician Bhiklya Ladakya Dhinda from Palghar, Maharashtra, is set to receive the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2026.

Tribal wind instrument player, Bhiklya Ladakya Dhinda, named as a recipient of the Padma Shri award in the ‘unsung heroes’ category, hailed the recognition as blessings of God, whom he worshipped ...

The Padma Shri celebrates him as an irreplaceable bridge sustaining Warli musical legacy and illuminating the artistic depth ...

While the internet was flooded with news of the actors getting nominated for the Padma awards, the people from the "Unsung ...

Tribal musician Bhiklya Ladakya Dhinda from Palghar, known for Tarpa music, and farmer-activist Shrirang Devaba Lad have been selected for the Padma Shri award for their significant contributions to ...