Prof. (Dr.) Purvi Luniyal
Dean, ACASS
Official id- acass@eternaluniversity.edu.in
Prof. Purvi Luniyal is Dean at Akal College of Arts & Social Sciences, Eternal University, Baru Sahib. She is working here since 2008 & has cumulative enriching experience of over 27 years in the stream of teaching Music. Prior to Eternal University, she worked at SMS Khalsa Labana Girls College, Barara, as ‘HOD-Music’ as well as at I. B. College, Panipat as “Lecturer-Music”.
Dr. Purvi is UGC (NET) qualified. She is Ph.D. (Music). She is Gold Medalist in MA Music from M.D.U, Rohtak. She has also done “Sangeet Praveen” (equivalent to M.A Music) from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad, securing 2nd position on All-India Basis.
She is an approved Examiner of “Prayag Sangeet Samiti “, Allahabad for conducting Sangeet Praveen & Sangeet Prabhakar Exams (equivalent to MA (Music) & BA (Music) respectively).
As on date, under her guidance 1 of research scholar has successfully completed her PhD in Music from EU and in addition to 5 research scholars are pursuing it from EU.
Some of her major initiatives at Eternal University include –
Introduced M.A Instrumental Music, by including widest range of 9 rare & ancient
string instruments like Rabab, Saranda, Sarod, Sarangi, Taaus, Dilruba, Violin, Sitar and Taar-Shehanai. It is the USP of the Music department.
Prepared three unique team of students in the field of Music at Baru Sahib, which are performing “Gurmat Sangeet” with 9 distinct traditional “String Instruments” at various locations World-wide. As per the feedback received, the performance of this group of students is widely & whole-heartedly appreciated everywhere.
Co-ordinated as “Music Director” for her music students at Baru Sahib, for telecast of various TV programs like live telecast on MH 1 Channel (2010-2011) “Anahad Bani” at “PTC News Channel” (2010-2013), “Dhur ki Bani” Live at “Zee-ETC Channel” (2012-2013) & 3.30 hrs. live telecast on “PTC Simran” channel.
Led her team of students at “1st International children Sufi festival”, organized in Mohali on 29 Oct. 2015. She also led a team of her students, representing “Department of Music”, Baru Sahib , as chosen few invitee participants at “ World Cultural festival” organized by “Art of Living” in Delhi from 12 to 13 March 2016 by Shri Shri Ravishankar/
In light of her contributions, Dr.Purvi was recognized in Aug 2012 , by Chancellor-Eternal University, Baru Sahib, for consulting students for character-building too in addition to academics. She has also been honored with the “Award of Excellence” by Kalgidhar Trust, for 3 times , for different activities at Baru Sahib.
Published Research Papers:
1) L. Purvi (2015), भारतीय संगीत में रस उत्पन्न करने वाले अंग Printing Area, research journal A International Multilingual Research Journal, impact factor 3.024,issue -10,volume-01 page- 185, ISSN No. 2394-5303
2) L. Purvi (2015), शास्त्रीय संगीत को जन साधारण में लोकप्रिय बनाने के उपाय, विद्यावार्ता, Interdisciplinary Multilingual Research Journal, impact factor- 3.102,volume-04, page177, ISSN No. 2319-9318 MAH/MUL/03051/2012
3) L. Purvi (2016) ख्याल गायकी में रस उत्प्तत्ति का सिद्धांत, Printing Area, research journal A International Multilingual Research Journal, impact factor- 3.024,issue-16, volume-01, page 126, ISSN No.. 2394-5303
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4) L. Purvi (2017) राग रागिनी का प्रभाव क्या केवल कल्पना है ?, Printing Area, research journal A International Multilingual Research Journal, issue-32, volume-01, page-183,impact factor – 4.002, issn no. 2394-5303
5) L. Purvi (2018) ध्रुपद एक प्राचीन गायन शैली, विद्यावार्ता Interdisciplinary Multilingual Research Journal, impat factor- 5.131,issue- 22, volume-11,page0-167, ISSN No. 2319-9318.
6) L. Purvi (2019) गुरबानी संगीत में वाद्य यंत्रों का योगदान (एक अध्ययन), विद्यावार्ता, Interdisciplinary Multilingual Research Journal, issue-30,volume-01,page-97, ISSN No. MAH/MUL/03051/2012, 2319-9318.
Dr. Amandeep Kaur
Assistant Professor, Music(Sitar) and Head of Department
Official id: dramandeepkmusic@eternaluniversity.edu.in
Dr. Amandeep Kaur is currently working as Assistant Professor and Head of Department (Music), ACASS at Eternal University for more than a year. Besides teaching she is a researcher and performer in the area of Instrumental Music(sitar).
She did Graduation ( B.com) from Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi in 2010. She did Diploma in Hindustani Music , Sitar ( Sangeet Shiromani)from Faculty of Music and Fine arts, University of Delhi in 2012. She did Masters in Music from Ramjas College, University of Delhi in 2014. Then She did M.Phill in Hindustani Music from Faculty of Music and Fine arts, University in 2015. She was awarded Doctorate in Hindustani Music on the Topic " Kafi Thaat ke Antargat Raagang Raago Ka Saidhantik Aur Vikaasatmak Adhyann" and from Faculty of Music and Fine arts, University of Delhi in 2021.
She is a JRF(UGC NET) scholar. Prior to Eternal University she has served in the Faculty of Music and Fine arts, University of Delhi for Two and half years. Dr. Kaur has various publications in the form of research papers, book chapters in UGC & peer reviewed Journals to her credit. She have presented various papers at esteemed Universities and Institutes of imminence. She has also attended several National and International seminars and workshops relating Indian Music.
She is a Disciple of Pt. Balwant Rai Verma Ji (Senior most disciple of Bharat Ratna Pt. Ravi Shankar Ji), Maihar Seniya Gharana. She is learning Sitar from her Guru ji for more than 8 Years. She has been very lucky to learn traditional compositions in Guru Shishya Parampara from her Guru.
She is also learning Indian Classical vocal music from Pt. Baldev Raj Verma Ji (Indore Gharana) from last 4 Years. Pt. Baldev Raj Verma Ji is currently a well known Top Grade Artist of Doordarshan and Akaashwani and is amongst the Top most artists of Indore Gharana .
Currently she is supervising 2 Ph. D scholars and 1 M.A student who are doing research on Rare Instruments like Taus and Saranda. Her student of M.A is doing research on Life and Contribution of Pt. Balwant Rai Verma Ji who is an eminent Sitar Artist and the Senior most Disciple of Bharat Ratna Pt. Ravi Shankar Ji.
She has also been the director of Divine Orchestra performed by the students of Music at several occasions in the Eternal University as well as outside the University.
Published Research Papers
1. Kaur Amandeep, उन्नीसवीं शताब्दी के उत्त्तरार्द्ध से काफी थाट का विकासात्मक अध्ययन, नाद नर्तन, A Journal of Dance and Music, Nov 2019, ISSN- 2349- 4654, Volume 8.
2. Kaur Amandeep, मध्यकालीन हिंदुस्तानी संगीत में काफी थाट की स्थिति, संगीतिका, Nov 2019, ISSN- 2348- 5892, Issue 6, Volume 1.
3. Kaur Amandeep, रागांग राग सारंग का ऐतिहासिक अध्ययन एवं कुछ प्रचलित प्रकार की गतों का संकलन, Printing Area, April 2021, ISSN- 2394-5303, Issue 75, volume 1, Impact factor- 7.891.
4. Kaur Amandeep,Technology and Indian Classical Music, Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies, April- June 2021, ISSN- 2278-8808, Volume 10, Issue 47, Impact factor 7.380.
5. Kaur Amandeep, हिन्दुस्तानी थाट पद्धति का उद्भव एवं विकास, Art Fragrance, July- Dec 201, ISSN- 2395-2148, Volume 5, Issue 2.
6. Kaur Amandeep,हिन्दुस्तानी शास्त्रीय संगीत की ग्राम मूर्च्छना वर्गीकरण पद्धति का विस्तृत अध्ययन, Printing Area, Feb 2023, ISSN- 2394-5303, Issue 98, Volume 2, Impact factor 9.001.
7. Kaur Amandeep, भारतीय संगीत में रागांग पद्धति का विस्तृत अध्ययन, विद्यावार्ता, April- June 2023, ISSN- 2319-9318, Issue 46, Volume 2, Impact factor 9.154.
Book Chapter Edited
1. Kaur Amandeep, प्राचीन काल से आधुनिक काल तक संगीत शिक्षा का विकासात्मक अध्ययन, भारतीय संगीत: राष्ट्रीय एकता का एक सशक्त माध्यम, May 2023, ISBN 978-93-92095-18-4, Issue
Paper Presentations
1. Kaur Amandeep, Technology and Indian Classical Music, Arts College Malkapur, Akola, April 23, 2021, ISSN- 2278-8808.
2. Kaur Amandeep, हिंदुस्तानी शास्त्रीय संगीत में रागांग पद्धति का विकासात्मक अध्ययन, Department of Indian Music, University of Madras, Feb, 25- March 5, 2021.
3. Kaur Amandeep, उन्नीसवीं शताब्दी के उत्तरार्द्ध से काफी थाट का विकासात्मक अध्ययन, नाद नर्तन, Department of Culture, Ministry of HRD, GOI.
Faculty Development Programs
1. A+ Grade in four week Faculty Induction/ Orientation Programe for “ Faculty in Universities/ Colleges/ Institutes of Higher Education” conducted by TLC, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, May 23- June 21, 2023.
2. A+ Grade in two week Interdisciplinary refresher course in “Advanced research methodology” conducted by TLC, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, Oct 23- Nov 6, 2023.
Dr Rekha Sethi
Assistant professor, Music(Tabla)
Official Id: rekha01972@gmail.com
Dr Rekha Sethi is an Assistant professor in the Department of Music at ACASS, Eternal University. She has approximately 8 years of experience in teaching. She utilizes her expertise in teaching Tabla. she belongs to Gharana of Gudai Maharaj (Banaras Gharana). Her Guru was Late Pt. Ramesh Parik, Professor and Head of music dept. Baikunthi Devi Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Agra, where she learnt uthan, peshkar, kayada, tukras in Guru shishya parampara.
She was awarded Doctorate degree from Dayal Bagh Educational Institute, Agra in 2017where she attended several National and International seminars, workshopsfrom January 2012 to December 2015. She worked as Tabla Lecturer in Kriti Kala Sansthan Dayal Bagh(Music Academy, Agra )from 10 June, 2012 to 5 Dec, 2015 . She got opportunity of inspection in raja Mansingh Tomar Music and Fine Arts University Gwalior in June, 2018.
Published Research Papers:
1.S.Rekha, Tabla Jadugar Pt Samata Prasad Mishra ji, page no.-88, volume 8,SR-1, Half yearly humanities and social sciences research journal international Dec-2012, ISSN No. -8336
2.S.Rekha, Pt Samata Prasad Mishra ji ki vadan shaili, page no. 163,Vidyawarta peer reviewed international journal ( MAH MUL/0351/2012 ,ISSN No. 2319 9318 Jan to march 2023 issues 45 vol -01
3.S.Rekha, Tabla vadan ke kshetra ks vividh gharane, page no.121, Printing Area, peer Reviewed international journal February 2023 Issue 98 vol-01
4. S.Rekha, Bhartiya sangeet shiksha ke vividh aayam, edited by Prof.(Dr.) Lovely Sharma, Topic- Guru Shishya Parampara : Tabla shikshan ke sandarbh me, page no. 75, publisher-S.R. Scientific publication, Agra, ISBN No.- 978-93-93483-225
Dr. Rani
Assistant Professor, Music (Vocal)
official id- drranimusic@eternaluniversity.edu.in
Dr. Rani is an Assistant professor in the Department of music, Akal college of arts and social sciences, Eternal University. She graduated and post graduated from Indraprastha College, Delhi University in 2007 and 2009 respectively . She did M. Phil from Delhi University in 2011. She received PhD degree on research topic – "Hindustani sangeet me Pt. Kumar Gandharv Ka Srijnatmak Yogdan : Ek adhyayan " from Delhi University in 2017. She is UGC NET qualified.
She is the disciple of Pt. Vidyadhar Vyas who is an eminent artist of Gwalior Gharana and a Top Grade Artist of Doordarshan and Akaashwani. She is specialized in Hindustani Sangeet vocal.
She worked as Assistant Editor for the UGC listed Journal " Sangana", Sangeet Natak Akademy, New Delhi for about 5 Years. she has Judged many musical competition in schools and colleges in Delhi. she has presented several research papers in national and international seminars in Gwalior, Kanpur, Agra, Aurangabad, Mumbai, Kolkata etc. She has several research papers are published in journals and books.
She is Currently supervising 1 Ph.D scholar who is doing research on a rare Gayan Shaili " Dharna Gayan".
Published Research Papers:
1. Dr. Rani (2012), पुष्टिमार्गीय संगीत और भक्ति,उत्तर भारत की विभिन्न् धार्मिक परंपराओं में संगीत, प्रकाशक - समवेत, रामबाग कानपुर, ISBN No- 978-81-923572-6-3, पृ. सं. 251
2. Dr Rani (2013), गुरु शिष्य परंपरा, वर्तमान संगीत शिक्षा की शिक्षण पद्धतियाँ एवं तकनीकियाँ, , वर्ष 2013, प्रकाशक- संगीत विभाग दयानंद गर्ल्स (पी. जी.) कॉलेज कानपुर, ISBN NO. 978-81-923572-4-9
3. Dr Rani (2013), नृत्यरूपा मोहनराव कल्याणपुरकर , 2013,संगना, प्रकाशक - संगीत नाटक अकादेमी, विकास प्रिंटर्स, रवीन्द्र भवन, फिरोजशाह रोड, नई दिल्ली-110001, अंक 11 ISSN No. - 2454-6456, पृ.सं. 156,
4. Dr Rani (2014), जब संगीत के साथ वर्षा बूँदें आयी, संगना, प्रकाशक - संगीत नाटक अकादेमी, विकास प्रिंटर्स, रवीन्द्र भवन, फिरोजशाह रोड, नई दिल्ली-110001, अंक 15, ISSN No. - 2454-6456, पृ. 97
5. Dr Rani, (2014), रियाज़ और आवाज़ की गुणवत्ता, संगना, प्रकाशक - संगीत नाटक अकादेमी, विकास प्रिंटर्स, रवीन्द्र भवन, फिरोजशाह रोड, नई दिल्ली-110001, volume 12 ISSN No. - 2454-6456, पृ. सं. 136
6. Dr. Rani,(2015), अकादेमी संग्रहालय, संगना, 2015, अंक 18, प्रकाशक - संगीत नाटक अकादेमी, विकास प्रिंटर्स, रवीन्द्र भवन, फिरोजशाह रोड, नई दिल्ली-110001 ISSN No. - 2454-6456,
7. Dr. Rani, (2015) मल्हार, संगना, प्रकाशक - संगीत नाटक अकादेमी, विकास प्रिंटर्स, रवीन्द्र भवन, फिरोजशाह रोड, नई दिल्ली-110001, year 2015, अंक 19, ISSN No. - 2454-6456,, पृ 133
8. Dr. Rani (2016) लोक धुने और पं. कुमार गंधर्व का संगीत, संगना, अंक 23, प्रकाशक - संगीत नाटक अकादेमी, विकास प्रिंटर्स, रवीन्द्र भवन, फिरोजशाह रोड, नई दिल्ली-110001 पृष्ठ सं.- 22, ISSN NO. 2454-6456
9. Dr. Rani (2018) किशोरी अमोनकर गायन की उजास, पूर्वग्रह, अंक 158, पृ. सं. 150, प्रकाशक- भारत भवन भोपाल, रजिस्ट्रेशन. 30968/74,
Paper Presentations
1. Kriti kala sansthan international conference, Agra विषय- हिन्दुस्तानी सांगीतिक संस्थाओ में परफॉर्मिंग आर्ट के प्रशिक्षण में परिवर्तन की आवश्यकता, 28 28 january 2013
2. Dayalbagh institute, deemed University, national seminar,संगीत एवं मनोविज्ञान, 24 फरवरी 2013
3. Raja Mansingh Tomar music and arts university, national seminar, the compositional form in Indian classical music, 1 march 2013.
4. National conference, Dayanand girls PG College, Kanpur, . गुरु शिष्य परंपरा, 6 October 2012.
Ms. Balwinder Kaur
Teacher Associate, Music (violin)
Official Id: balwinderviolinist1@gmail.com
Ms. Balwinder Kaur is working as teacher Associate in Department of Music, had a Good academic career with 6 years of experience in teaching. She utilizes her expertise in teaching Gurmat sangeet as well as Indian Classical Instrumental Music(Violin), She had worked in Akal Academy, Habri for about 5 months before joining Eternal University. She is Alumni of Eternal University, Baru Sahib. She was awarded M. Phil degree from Guru Nanak Dev University in 2017.
She was part of the group of students who performed shabad recitation and other activities at Baru Sahib, for telecast of various TV programs like live telecast on MH 1 Channel (2010-2011) “Anahad Bani” at “PTC News Channel” (2010-2013), “Dhur ki Bani” Live at “Zee-ETC Channel” (2012-2013) & 3.30 hrs. live telecast on “PTC Simran” channel.
She performed representing “Department of Music”, Baru Sahib , at “ World Cultural festival” organized by “Art of Living” in Delhi from 12 to 13 March 2016 by Shri Shri Ravishankar
Ms. Kamaljeet Kaur
Teacher Associate, Music (Taus/Dilruba)
Official Id: kamaldilruba452@gmail.com
Ms. Kamaljeet Kaur is working as teacher Associate, Department of Music, Akal College of Arts and Social Sciences, Eternal University. She has 6 years of experience in teaching . She utilizes her expertise in teaching Gurmat sangeet as well as Indian instrumental Music (Taus, Dilruba and Taar Shehnai).
She is an Alumni of Eternal University. She did Masters in music from Eternal University in 2017 and She completed Sangeet Prabhakar from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad.
She was part of the group of students who performed shabad recitation and other activities at Baru Sahib, for telecast of various TV programs like live telecast on MH 1 Channel (2010-2011) “Anahad Bani” at “PTC News Channel” (2010-2013), “Dhur ki Bani” Live at “Zee-ETC Channel” (2012-2013) & 3.30 hrs. live telecast on “PTC Simran” channel.
She was amongst the group who performed at “1st International children Sufi festival”, organized in Mohali on 29 Oct. 2015. She also performed representing “Department of Music”, Baru Sahib , at “ World Cultural festival” organized by “Art of Living” in Delhi from 12 to 13 March 2016 by Shri Shri Ravishankar
She was part of the group who recited Gurmat Sangeet with string instruments at many other occasions representing Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib at several locations and their group was very well appreciated by the audience.
Ms. Rajwinder kaur
Teacher Associate, Music(Sitar)
Official Id: rajwinderkaurkhalsa77@gmail.com
Ms. Rajwinder Kaur is working as teacher Associate in the Department of Music, Akal College of Arts and Social Sciences, Eternal University. She has 5 years of experience in teaching . She utilizes her expertise in teaching Gurmat sangeet as well as Indian classical instrumental Music (Sitar), She is an Alumni of Eternal University Baru Sahib. She did Masters in Music from Eternal University in 2018. She completed Sangeet Prabhakar from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Prayagraj.
She was amongst the group who performed at “1st International children Sufi festival”, organized in Mohali on 29 Oct. 2015. She also performed representing “Department of Music”, Baru Sahib , at “ World Cultural festival” organized by “Art of Living” in Delhi from 12 to 13 March 2016 by Shri Shri Ravishankar
She was part of the group of students who performed shabad recitation and other activities at Baru Sahib, for telecast of various TV programs like 3.30 hrs. live telecast on “PTC Simran” channel.
Ms. Gurpreet Kaur
Teacher Associate, Music (Taus/dhadiwara)
Official Id: gurpreet.kaur23023@gmail.com
Ms. Gurpreet Kaur is working as teacher Associate in the Department of Music, She has 2 years of experience in teaching . She utilizes her expertise in teaching of Gurmat sangeet, Dhadhi Vaara as well as Indian classical instrumental music (Taus). She also has knowledge of other instruments like Dilruba , Taar Shehnai, Maracas and Dhadh (Dhadhi Vaaran)
She is an Alumni of Eternal University Baru Sahib. She did Masters in Music from Eternal University in 2020 .
She performed in Gurmat Sangeet Samagam organised by Department of Music, Guru Gobind Singh College For Women, Chandigarh on March 18, 2019.
She was part of the group who recited Gurmat Sangeet with string instruments and Dhadhi Vaaran at many occasions representing Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib at several locations and their group was very well appreciated by the audience.