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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 VocalPiyush 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). Awards and Honours 1.First Prize in Classical Vocal at Dr. J.S. Bawra Music Competition, Jalandhar (2024) 2.Winner, Khayal Singing Competition – Sangeet Natak Akademi, U.P. (2024) 3.Yuva Kala Samman (2022) 4.Kala rtan samman (2025) Piyush Mishra has graced many prestigious stages and festivals across India, including 1.Padma Vibhushan Pandit Kishan Maharaj Memorial Music Festival, Varanasi (2022) 2.Pandit Badri Maharaj Sangeet Samaroh, Lucknow (2021) 3.Lok Kala Mahotsav (2021) 4.Governor House of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow (2020) Subah-e-Banaras, Varanasi (2022) 5.Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh (2025) 6.Rashtriya Yuva Sangeet Sammelan (2022) 7.Pandit Arjun Mishra Sangeet Samaroh, Lucknow (2021) 8.Sur Salila, Gaya (2025) 9.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.
Banaras Gharana
A deep-rooted tradition of devotional classical music.
Guru: Dr. Prabhakar Kashyap & Dr. Diwakar Kashyap
Learned under the guidance of this revered master.
“In the tradition of the Bhakti saints, the sound is the Sadhana. Each note offered before the deity is an act of total surrender — not performance, but prayer.”
Bhakti Raga Seva
Bhakti tradition of Seva
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) — Hindustan 27 Apr & Canviz Times 28 Apr 2026 Confirm: Chat roster listed Nimisha Sharma for 26 Apr, but two papers report Piyush Mishra — press taken as authoritative
With Tushar Sahay, Prashant Tripathi
Shri Lete Hue Hanuman Ji Mandir — Piyush Mishra (vocal, Raag Patdeep), Mohit Dubey (tabla), Prashant Tripathi (harmonium) — NBT, 19 Jan 2026
With Mohit Dubey, Prashant Tripathi
Shri Lete Hue Hanuman Ji Mandir
With Sohum Mishra
Live temple recordings of Khayal (Banaras gayaki) by Piyush Mishra will appear here once available.
Lucknow • Coming soon
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