Padma Shri Prahlad Singh Tipaniya Brings Kabir’s Poetry to Pune with ‘Kal Ke Kabir’
Pune, 31st October 2026: Padma Shri awardee and renowned folk singer Prahlad Singh Tipaniya presented his acclaimed musical performance, ‘Kal Ke Kabir’, at the Lalit Kala Kendra Gurukul amphitheatre on the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) campus on Wednesday.
The event was jointly organised by the Head, Heart, Hands Learning Foundation (H3LF), a Waldorf-inspired educational non-profit organisation, and Lalit Kala Kendra (LKK) Gurukul, an institute dedicated to performing arts.
Tipaniya, known for popularising the poetry of Sant Kabir through the Malwi folk tradition, performed Kabir’s verses accompanied by a five-member troupe. Using traditional instruments such as the tambura and kartal, the performers presented compositions highlighting themes of love, equality, humanity and social harmony.
His musical presentation brought Kabir’s philosophical verses to audiences through a simple and accessible folk style, encouraging reflection on social divisions and human relationships.
The collaboration between H3LF and Lalit Kala Kendra reflects the institutions’ shared emphasis on education, cultural awareness and holistic development.
H3LF works towards providing experiential education to children and adolescents, with a focus on academic learning as well as cultural and social awareness. Lalit Kala Kendra, meanwhile, follows the Gurukul tradition while integrating it with modern university education to nurture performing arts.
“At H3LF, we believe that education extends far beyond the classroom. It is about understanding our roots, exploring our shared humanity, and nurturing the ‘heart’ alongside the ‘head’ and ‘hands’,” a school leader from H3LF said.
“Partnering with an esteemed institution like Lalit Kala Kendra to host a legend like Prahladji is a beautiful manifestation of this philosophy. Kabir’s message of truth and inclusivity is exactly what our youth and our broader community need today,” the school leader added.
The programme was open to the public and brought together people interested in Indian folk music, philosophy and cultural traditions.
