Karnataka declared one day mourning on Pandit Bhim Sen Joshi’s death

On Monday Karnataka Government declared a day’s mourning on the demise of legendary vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, who was born at Gadag in Dharwad district of Karnataka.

H.R. Bhardwaj Governor of Karnataka in his condolence message said, “I express my deep sense of loss and grief on the demise of tallest Hindustani Musician. King of Kirana Gharana, Joshi had mesmerised music connoisseurs and the
commoners equally with his performance all over the world.”

Also the Chief Minister of Karnataka B.S. Yeddyurappa expressed grief over the demise of Joshi, whom he described as a “most talented musician.”

To pay his last respects to the departed soul C M today reached to Pune.