He had his initial training from Govindrao Bhatambrekar of the Kirana gharana for a decade.
The name of this school of music derives from Kirana or Kairana, a town and tehsil of Shamli District in Uttar Pradesh.
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It is now however certain, that the raga was created by Pt. Mani Prasad of the Kirana Gharana.
Gangubai Hangal, Gangubai Hangal ( Hindi: गंगुबाई हंगल) a Noted Indian classical singer of the Kirana Gharana.
A distinguished vocalist of the Kirana Gharana Style, he has developed his own style in Khyal and Thumri, and given several vocal concerts of Hindustani Classical Music in music circles, music conferences and over All India Radio.