Padma Awardees 2026 || Shri Taga Ram Bheel ||

Taga Ram Bheel, renowned maestro of the Algoza, will be honoured with the Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to preserving and promoting the traditional folk music of the Thar Desert. Hailing from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, he has dedicated his life to mastering and popularising the dual flute instrument, performing across India and internationally, and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan’s desert communities. His lifelong efforts have helped keep the soulful traditions of Algoza music alive for future generations. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026 @HMOIndia @PadmaAwards @PIBJaipur @DDNewsRajasthan @airnews_jaipur थार की रेत में अल्गोजा की अनूठी धुनों से लोकसंगीत को वैश्विक पहचान दिलाने वाले राजस्थान के सुप्रसिद्ध लोक कलाकार श्री तगाराम भील को पद्म श्री से सम्मानित किया जाएगा। #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026 @HMOIndia @PadmaAwards @PIBJaipur @DDNewsRajasthan @airnews_jaipur