Goa!!
A green Emerald amidst the opal blue Arabian sea. A devine land believed to be the creation of Lord Parshuram, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Indeed the name itself invokes the enchanting visuals of opal Blue Sea, miles and miles of Virgin beaches, lush Green mountains, with rich flora and fauna, Tall coconut trees, swaying to the rhythm of dancing waves, thick forest and water falls. A land blessed by ancient and beautiful temples, huge churches from Portuguese Era and mosques and Gurudwara. People with different religious beliefs and cultures live with perfect harmony and peace. Goa is truly called land of shanty, a land of world peace. It is reflected in the smiles of Goan people, their warm hospitality, and Goan Music.

Stepped in the rich tradition of Hindustani classical music the divine temple precints are true learning institution of music.

Many encient stalwarts have come from this temple culture. Gaan Saraswati Kishori Amonkar, her legendry mother Gaan Tapaswi Mogubayee kurdikar, the great Vocalist and Marathi Theatre personality Pandit Dinanath Mangeshkar, Tabla Maestro Khaprumam Parvatkar, Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki, Violinist  Shridhar Parsekar, Sarangi player Anant Kerkar and many more are the shining jewels the temple cukture has gifted the world.
These gifted maestros have created a rich legacy. Many talented musicians, Vocalist and sitar players have found inspiration from this, and have made their mark in the music field.

This site belongs to one such bright and young talented musician Yograj. He is a present face of young musician hailing from Goa. Yograj is the deciple of renouned sitarist from itwa gharana ustad Shahid Parvez. Under his able guidance Yograj has blossomed into a matured and seasoned Sitarist. A perfect blend of Gayaki and Laykari is unique feature of Yograj. Today he is looked upon as true representative of Itwa gharana. He was born in the family of musicians. His grandmother Pirozbai was the disciple of legendary maestro of Agra Gharana Ustad Nanhe Khan.

Even at the tender age Yograj held great affinity Towards Music. His grandmother encouraged and initiated him to Hindustani Classical Music. Soon the soulful call of sitar found an eco in the heart of Yograj. In the beginning he learnt Sitar from Ustad Karim Khan of Bikaner Bande Ali Khan Gharana.

At the age of 15 Yograj gave his first performance, Since then he has performed in all major Music Festivals throughout India. His creativity has found profound expression through soulful Aalaap and Laykari. He truly believes music has no boundaries and good music belongs to the whole world.

He has successfully conducted many programs of fusion music, blending pure Hindustani Classical Music with Jazz, pop and rock music. He has also composed more than 50 songs in Marathi and Konkani many awards and testimony to his talent. His songs are often played at All India Radio. He strongly believes that there are no shortcuts to success and achievements. He ever strives for perfection. For him perfection is one continuous process, like a river it flows to meet the ocean of Bliss!!