Mukund Lath

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Shri Mukund Lath, at the investiture ceremony of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards-2011, at Rashtrapati Bhavan (cropped).jpg

Mukund Lath (9 October 1937 – 6 August 2020) was an Indian scholar and cultural historian. He was known for his writings on music, dance, aesthetics and culture of India.[1][2] He was honored by the Government of India, in 2010, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri.[3] Lath was born in Kolkata.

Lath died on 6 August 2020 in Jaipur at the age of 82.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Swar Ganga (2014)Swar Ganga. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  2. ↑ Sangeet Natak Akademi (2014)Sangeet Natak Akademi. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  3. ↑ Padma Shri (2014)Padma Shri. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  4. ↑ Mukund Lath, prominent cultural historian and exponent of Mewati gharana, passes away at 82 - Living News , Firstpost. Firstpost (6 August 2020). Retrieved 6 August 2020.