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Sadhaka Profile
Piyush Mishra
Hindustani Vocal — Banaras Gharana
“Piyush Mishra is an emerging classical vocalist of the Banaras gharana, grandson of Pt. Chavinath Mishra, now training under Dr. Prabhakar Kashyap and Dr. Diwakar Kashyap. His gayaki carries the bhaav, purity and layakari of the Banaras style, honoured with the Yuva Kala Samman (2022) and Kala Ratna Samman (2025).”
Hindustani Vocal
The Journey of a Seva Yogi
Piyush Mishra is an emerging classical vocal artist associated with the renowned Banaras Gharana. He is the grandson of Pt. Chavinath Mishra. Piyush received his initial musical training from his grandfather and his father Sri.Amarjeet Mishra . He is currently undergoing formal training under the guidance of eminent gurus Dr. Prabhakar Kashyap and Dr.Diwakar Kashyap, both distinguished exponents of the Banaras Gharana. His singing reflects the hallmark features of the Banaras style, marked by creativity, traditional purity, and emotive expression. Stillness, bhaav (emotion), and layakari (rhythmic intricacy) are key characteristics of his gayaki (singing style).
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Awards and Honours
- First Prize in Classical Vocal at Dr. J.S. Bawra Music Competition, Jalandhar (2024)
- Winner, Khayal Singing Competition – Sangeet Natak Akademi, U.P. (2024)
- Yuva Kala Samman (2022)
- Kala rtan samman (2025)
Piyush Mishra has graced many prestigious stages and festivals across India, including
- Padma Vibhushan Pandit Kishan Maharaj Memorial Music Festival, Varanasi (2022)
- Pandit Badri Maharaj Sangeet Samaroh, Lucknow (2021)
- Lok Kala Mahotsav (2021)
- Governor House of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow (2020)
- Subah-e-Banaras, Varanasi (2022)
- Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh (2025)
- Rashtriya Yuva Sangeet Sammelan (2022)
- Pandit Arjun Mishra Sangeet Samaroh, Lucknow (2021)
- Sur Salila, Gaya (2025)
- Bawra Sangeet Sameelan (2025)
Piyush Mishra, with consistent practice, deep respect for tradition, and unwavering dedication to music, is committed to taking Indian classical music to new heights.
Seva History
Sunday offerings by Piyush Mishra recorded in the BRS seva ledger.
Shri Lete Hue Hanuman Ji Mandir
Piyush Mishra (vocal, Raag Maru Bihag, bhajan 'Sadho Rachna Ram Banai'), Tushar Sahay (tabla), Prashant Tripathi (harmonium)
Shri Lete Hue Hanuman Ji Mandir
Piyush Mishra (vocal, Raag Patdeep), Mohit Dubey (tabla), Prashant Tripathi (harmonium)
Shri Lete Hue Hanuman Ji Mandir
With Sohum Mishra
In the press
Newspaper stories that name Piyush. Each one opens in the press journey.
Seva Recordings
Live temple recordings of Khayal (Banaras gayaki) by Piyush Mishra will appear here once available.
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