Padma Shri Bhiklya Dhinda, 92, Honored for Seven Decades of Tarpa Mastery

• Padma Shri awardee Bhiklya Ladakya Dhinda, a renowned Tarpa wind instrument player, was felicitated by Palghar Zilla Parishad.
• The 92-year-old Warli tribal artist from Palghar district received the Padma Shri 2026 for over seven decades of contributions to folk music.
• Dhinda is recognized as a custodian and master player of the tarpa, a traditional instrument central to tribal culture.
• Speakers at the event highlighted that his achievement has elevated the pride of Palghar district and Maharashtra's folk art tradition.
• Chief Executive Officer Manoj Ranade noted the government's Rs 5,000 monthly honorarium benefits senior artists like Dhinda.