Biography of Dr. Dhari Pancham' Da

Indian classical music today, is one of the greatest gifts of India to the world.

Dhari Pancham’ Da achievements are beyond compare more so because vocal music is the most intimate and direct medium according to India’s treatise and tradition. And almost beyond belief is also the fact that she has carved out her monumental global following without depriving her many million domestic admires. She has been passionately loyal to her soil, while her music has scaled ethereal heights all over the planet. She has single- handedly paved the way for Indian vocal classical music to resonate across the world.

Humble Beginnings:

Dhari Pancham’ Da was initiated into music by her revered and spiritual Guruji Shri Bhupendra Pandit along her turbulent path of hard-earned maturity.  She completed post graduation in 1996 and Doctorate in music therapy in 2012 from the esteemed Gujarat Pancham music foundation, Ahmedabad.

Contribution by music to community and Nation :

Today Dr Dhari Pancham’ Da is a regularly sought after counsellor and panellist in the music therapy to patient cure management and amazes audiences – those willing to listen to importance of music to Dhari Pancham’ Da. . She has been working as chief music therapist and has actively involved in clinical, academic and research activities in music therapy at national and international level. She treated many patients suffering from chronic diseases : Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Insomnia, other Central Nervous System (CNS) and Nervous Disorders etc. with the help of her paramount experience

Dr Dhari  is invited to judge various contests on classical music and to examine student’s viva / practical papers.

Dhari Pancham’ Da in her own way works in helping the mass movement for youth Empowerment. She firmly believes that small steps taken today will definitely lead to a giant leap tomorrow for the rise of youth hood may it be in physical, mental, intellectual or spiritual strata.

Her world records has given us some rare and inspired compositions in this devotional genre. 

Her Achievements as a classical vocalist inspired many young aspiring and opened the doors for many collaborations. 

classical music education teach the underprivileged children during the weekends for free,

       Her  music therapy mission sets as The creation of New value  - In objective to deliver good health and well being to everyone, by enhancing the importance of early detection of disease, hence improvement of quality of life, Dr. Dhari contributes to aging society and working female populations health through its technologies.

    Education and academics -Dr Dhari Pancham'Da  shares its expertise and competences for greater development of technologies through scientific societies and conferences contributes in advanced technologies, but also in younger generation's education,

Dr Dhari contributing using its resources and expertise would be of part in achievement of world and for the greater good.

Divine Power of Music:

Although Dhari Pancham’ Da will never claim herself to be greater than her music, witnesses often discuss legendary incidents that have taken the power of her music to utterly incredible levels. Her ardent rendition of Raag Megh Malhar has brought unseasonal showers upon drought-hit soil..

.All this also makes it credible that God does work in mysterious ways and it is not an exaggeration when Dhari Pancham ‘Da herself claims that very often she is caught unawares as she finds herself  at a point of Samadhi whilst singing. It is only when she becomes conscious of the state that the divine link gets severed. And she can then, merely relate it as an extraordinary experience to others.

Her Motivation;

Her passion for taking up challenges with additional social responsibility or cause highly motivates her.

Her contribution acknowledged at the word level to the  “ Indomitable classical Music “

(This was covered by paper   & Electronic Media) In Achievements Page

 Impact Of Work done ;

As a mentor and Guru Dhari Pancham'Da has already presented to the world an impressive number of illustrious disciples whom she has nurtured and trained in accordance with India's rich tradition of the Guru -Shishya parampara,  the ideal teacher -student relationship, doesn't learn only music but also gets guidance of how to perceive life. 

The 2010 year Tana Riri festival was an unique one for Dhari Pancham'Da 's Guinness world record singing of 101 hrs 23 min, 214 Ragas.  Towards the end of her singing she began presenting Raag Megh Malhar.  It started raining at the festival venue at Vadnagar - nearly four centimeters of pouring - something unusual for the usually dry place in the middle of November. 

    As a musician Dhari Pancham'Da is a rare combination of an innovator and a traditionalist. She has significantly expanded the expressive possibilities to classical vocal Margi music through her masterful blowing techniques. 

     Her experimental book Swaradyay  which incorporated many persons,  not only India but also around the world who are making their mark on the Indian classical music front. 

Importance of Music Therapy

MUSIC THERAPY - "For - Brain, Body & Soul "

Music has frequently been used as a therapeutic agent from the ancient times. Music is a kind of yoga system through the medium of sonorous sound, which acts upon the human organism and awakens and develops their proper functions to extent of self-realization. This is the ultimate goal of Hindu Philosophy and religion. Melody is the key-note of Indian Music. The 'Raga' is the basis of melody. Various 'Ragas', have been found to be very effective in curing many diseases. 

How Music Helps?

Music helps in the treatment of actual diseases in the following manners:-

1. One obvious use of music is that of a sedative. It can replace the administration of tranquillizers, or at least reduce the dosage of tranquillizers.

2. Music increases the metabolic activities within the human body. It accelerates the respiration, influences the internal secretion, improves the muscular activities and as such affects the "Central Nervous System" and Circulatory System of the listener and the performer.
The modern revival of music therapy has not yet sufficiently progressed to indicate its full utility. Several problems immediately invite further research. Under existing conditions, it would seem advisable to broaden the foundation of musical research. Not only to advance the ethical and moral rights of the human being, but also to prevent, if possible, the negative and destructive influences which may be due to ignorance of the laws governing the effects of sound and rhythm. It is obvious that the psychological effect of the therapeutic music would be greater if the patient understood that the scientific foundation of the procedure had been thoroughly established. Physiological, Psychological, Physical, Moral, Intellectual, and Spiritual effects of music confirm the supremacy of Indian Music.
Principles of Music Therapy: -

Music Therapy is now in the experimental and implementation stage.  The ancient system is gradually being transformed in to a modern science. India classical 'Ragas' have been acclaimed to have healing effects .They stimulate the brain, ease tension and remove fatigue. The effect of Music Therapy may be immediate or slow, depending upon number of factors like the subject, his/her mental condition, environment and the type of Music selected for having the desired effect. Music Therapy largely depends on individual needs and taste. The use of Music as therapy is based on scientific and clinical approach and has to be used with great care and deep study of the nature of illness. Before using music as Therapy it must be ascertained which type of music is to be used. The concept of Music Therapy is dependent on correct intonation and right use of the basic elements of music. Such as notes [swara] rhythm, volume, beats, and piece of melody. There are countless 'Ragas', of course with countless characteristic peculiarities of their own. That is why we can not establish a particular Raga for a particular disease. Different types of Ragas are applied in each different case.




How Do I Apply Music Therapy?

When we use term Music Therapy, we think world -wide system of therapy. Literature of Vocal part of Indian Classical Music is not sufficient in that case. I apply the formula of three ' Ps ' -


i] Perfect Time, - It includes duration, span, interval and time to play the music .
ii] Perfect Direction - It includes posture and conditions to listen the music.
iii] Perfect Force - It includes Tone, sound quality and volume of Medicative Music.
i] Music Learned, ii] Music Lovers, iii] Non-Musical.
Remember there are three categories of patients .