Pingalshi Brahmanand Gadhvi

Pingalshi Meghanand Gadhvi (27 July 1914 – 31 May 1998) was a Gujarati folklorist, writer, singer and proponent of Charan literature from Saurashtra. Throughout his lengthy career, Gadhavi made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Gujarat's folklore and folk music as both a performer and scholar. Pingalshi was born on 27 July 1914 in Chhatrava village near Junagadh. Under the tutelage of his father, Shri Meghanand Gadhavi, and elder brother, Shri Merubha Gadhavi, Pingalashi Gadhavi received an initiation in folklore and singing. Throughout his lengthy career, Pingalashi made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Gujarat's folklore and folk music as both a performer and scholar. He conducted meticulous research, mentored students, and delivered captivating performances. He wrote folk literature in various genres and was featured regularly on Gujarati television channels and radio shows. He died on 31 May 1998 in Jamnagar in Gujarat.