Pandit Sadanand Naimpalli is one of the most outstanding Tabla and Pakhawaj maestros of India. He is a Metallurgical Engineer by training but a Musician by choice.

Sadanand was initiated into the art of Tabla playing by the legendary Guru and Tabla/Pakhawaj maestro, Pandit Taranathji, of Farrukkhabad Gharana. After an extensive “Taalim” extending to six years, he won the President’s award at the All India Radio competitions in 1963. He was also adjudged the most accomplished young Tabla player at the Inter-University Youth Festival and was invited to join a Students Delegation to Europe and the Middle East . Sadanandji completed his scholastic education, securing a First Class with Distinction in Metallurgical engineering from Pune University.

Today, Sadanand is a Top Grade Tabla player of Akashwani and Doordarshan and has participated with Distinction, in several National Programs and Sangeet Sammelans, and also in various Music conferences and festivals both...