Multiple award-winner musician Pandit Vikash Maharaj, along with his two sons Abhishek and Prabhash Maharaj, concluded their New Zealand tour with their performance at Shri Ram Mandir on February 28.
More than 100 people visited Shri Ram Temple on Tuesday to witness the musical gala. Pandit Vikash Maharaj plays the Sarod, while his sons Abhishek and Prabhash Maharaj play the sitar and tabla. The audience present at the event were left in awe with the soulful music and composition.
The trio had performed at concerts in Waiheke and Piha and at the Neck of the Woods on K’ Road in Auckland. They were the highlight of the well-known three-day Splore Festival at Tapapakanga Park—an hour from Auckland—that was held from February 17 to 19. They also performed at the Golden Dawn—Tavern of Power Hall in Ponsonby and the Auckland Art Gallery on February 26.
With excellent musical skill and artistry, the charismatic trio comes from a long line (15 generations) of dedicated musicians. Popularly known as the Maharaj Trio, the group has performed hundreds of shows across the globe with their focus on reaching out to the western audiences.
Audience at the maharaja Trio performance at Shri Ram Mandir, Henderson
“Since people in India are more into Bollywood music, the trio tend to share their wisdom of music more to the Western audiences, where they get better attention and fan following,” Bharat Jamnadas, an ardent fan of the Maharaja Trio, said.
The Maharaja family belongs from Varanasi, India and their musical roots date back to 500 years. The trio has travelled the world, delighting international audiences with their heart-full, intricate ragas, breathing great joy and vitality into classical music.
The band has performed at major world music festivals in Europe, Asia, United States, Middle East, Canada, and South America. The group has also supported different organisations such as Misereor, Xertifix, and P.V.C.H.R. to protect human rights and strongly fight against child labour.