Education
In his childhood, he initially learnt to play the tabla and then discovered and studied the sarod as his preferred instrument.
In his childhood, he initially learnt to play the tabla and then discovered and studied the sarod as his preferred instrument.
Pandit Vikash Maharaj is an internationally recognized instrumentalist and philanthropist. Philanthropy and teaching Maharaj also founded the philanthropic Panchnaad Trust fostering arts, culture, community and social activism. Doctor (Ex)Chairman “Cultural Forum Bachpan Bachao Andolan” Vice-Chairman “People vigilance Committee on Human Rights” Director “Panchnaad Group” dedicate to promote Indian Classical and Culture.
Member “Gudia” (Ex)Member United Presbyterian Indian Administrative Service Association,India.
Holiwater Project - INDIA/United Kingdom/NEW ZEALAND Ganga Mahotsav ( Festival), Varanasi Kashi Vishwanath Mahotsav ( Festival), Varanasi Maha Mrityunjaya Mahotsav ( Festival), Varanasi Panchnaad (International al Group), International Holiwater Band (A al Group dedicated to protect Environment), INDIA/NEW ZEALAND Artists Against Child Labor, International Bachpan Bachao Andolan (Bachelor of Business Administration) ian Against Torture (PVCHR).
Karmaveer Puraskar – 2015 Yash Bharati Award (Uttar Pradesh Government) – 2014 Ambassador of PVCHR (India) – 2014 Sant Kesava Das Ratna Award (Bihar Government) – 2012 Vidya Bhusan Award – 2007 Guru Award – 2005 Doctor Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Award – 2001 Saraswati Award – 2001 Paharua Award – 2001 Sarod Shiromani – 1998 Ambassador of Indian Culture (Germany) – 1997 Siti Ratna Award – 1997 Professor of Music (Germany) – 1995.
"Point of View" was a commissioned composition by the Internationale Bachakademie Stuttgart and premiered in Stuttgart in 2001.
Ex)Member of United Nations Youth Organization.
