Prayagraj: Dr. Surendra Kumar of Prayagraj was presented this honor for his work in the field of music education by Pandit Chittaranjan Jyotishi, Pandit Ritwik Sanyal, Vidushi Mangala Kapoor, Rakesh Sinha, and Dr. Vijay Kapoor for his distinguished service and contribution in the field of music education. This honor ceremony was organized by the Global Music and Art Foundation, Kashi, in the grand Kashi Kala Mahotsav 2026 auditorium of the Banaras Hindu University’s Malaviya Values ​​Anushilan Auditorium. While young artists from across the country showcased their talent on this stage, all the Padma Shri dignitaries were also honored with the Kashi Kala Ratna Award for bringing the music of Kashi to the world stage. Art lovers, academicians, and numerous students from Banaras and Banaras Hindu University were present there.