The harmonium is a versatile musical instrument with roots in Europe and Asia. Its popularity spans various musical genres, from classical Indian music to folk and contemporary Western music.
The harmonium, a fundamental companion to singers and kirtaniyas, enhances your ability to sing any Bhajan or kirtan with precision, ensuring the right tone, pitch accuracy, and overall vocal excellence.
Hiranmaya Haladhara Das, born into a devotional family, has been immersed in a spiritually enriching, Krishna Conscious environment from a young age. At ten, under the guidance of HH Bhakti Vikas Maharaj, he joined ISKCON Salem Gurukul with his brother.
For four years, he studied the Bhagavad Gita and various scriptures while honing his kirtan skills. He furthered his studies at Nandgram Farm Community in Baroda, deepening his scriptural knowledge and participating in kirtan festivals across Gujarat.
Returning to ISKCON Salem, he engaged in book distribution and sankirtan, while advancing his education in Sanskrit and ISKCON courses. In 2019, he was initiated by HH Jayapataka Maharaj.
Hiranmaya trained in Carnatic music before delving into Hindustani classical music. He is currently learning from Sri Vishwajeet Chakravarty.
Together with Hemavarna Caitanya, he founded NamaRuchi, an online kirtan teaching platform. Over the past three years, NamaRuchi has become a global hub for kirtan enthusiasts, serving over 250 students worldwide and fostering a thriving community.
Join Hiranmaya Haladhara Das at NamaRuchi to embark on a musical and spiritual journey, learning harmonium and vocals from a dedicated and experienced teacher.