📍 1945<\/strong> \u2013 Born in Kujjar Mandi, Sheikhupura (now Pakistan) into a devout Namdhari family. ✨ Legacy<\/strong>: Ustad Harbhajan Singh Ji remains remembered as Raaga Singh<\/em>\u2014a saintly musician who combined devotion, discipline, and artistry. His students, conferences, and notations continue to keep the fragrance of Namdhari music alive. Timeline (1945\u20132025) 📍 1945 \u2013 Born in Kujjar Mandi, Sheikhupura (now Pakistan) into a devout Namdhari family.📍 1947 \u2013 Family resettled in India after Partition; later moved to Jivan Nagar.📍 1952 \u2013 Received first harmonium at age 7; began playing alongside his mother\u2019s shabad singing.📍 1957 \u2013 Settled permanently in \u2026 Continue reading
📍 1947<\/strong> \u2013 Family resettled in India after Partition; later moved to Jivan Nagar.
📍 1952<\/strong> \u2013 Received first harmonium at age 7; began playing alongside his mother\u2019s shabad singing.
📍 1957<\/strong> \u2013 Settled permanently in Jivan Nagar; early training in Gurbani sangeet deepened.
📍 1958<\/strong> \u2013 At age 12, performed vaars<\/em> before Sri Satguru Pratap Singh Ji<\/strong>, who lovingly named him \u201cRaaga Singh.\u201d<\/em>
📍 1962<\/strong> \u2013 Formal classical training began under Pandit Mahadev Ji (Jaipur Gharana) and Ustad Nihal Singh Ji Pakhawaji, arranged by Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji<\/strong>.
📍 1966<\/strong> \u2013 Performed in Delhi Hola Mahalla Sangeet Sammelan; became a disciple of sitar under Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Ji, alongside Gurdev Singh (sarod).
📍 1968\u20131974<\/strong> \u2013 Helped organize Satguru Pratap Singh Memorial Music Conferences<\/strong> across India; tradition continues today at Sri Bhaini Sahib.
📍 1975<\/strong> \u2013 Appointed teacher at Sri Bhaini Sahib alongside Ustad Mahinder Singh Ji; began training new generations of Namdhari musicians.
📍 1980s\u20131990s<\/strong> \u2013 Travelled widely with Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji<\/strong>, performing kirtan, teaching, and representing Namdhari music on global stages.
📍 1990s\u20132010s<\/strong> \u2013 Lived and taught in England; trained both Namdhari and non-Namdhari students, notating hundreds of traditional compositions.
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02010 – <\/strong>bestowed Ministry of Culture, Government of India’s Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.<\/strong>
📍 2019<\/strong> \u2013 Returned to Sri Bhaini Sahib under the guidance of Sri Satguru Uday Singh Ji<\/strong>; continued teaching despite health challenges.
📍 20 August 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Completed his life journey.
📍 21 August 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Final rites performed at Sri Bhaini Sahib by Sri Satguru Uday Singh Ji<\/strong>, who honored him as a preserver of traditions and a teacher of thousands.<\/p>\n
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