Purushottam Das

Purushottam Das (Born: July 7, 1907 – Died: January 21, 1991) was the pioneer of the Nathdwara school of Pakhawaj (a barrel-shaped, two-headed drum instrument usually played in the Indian subcontinent) playing.

• Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academi Award, Jodhpure in 1971
• Sahitya kala Parishad (Literary Art Council), New delhi in 1978
• Taal-Vilas by Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai in 1978
• President's Award by Sangeet Natak Academy, New delhi in 1978
• Dagar Gharana Award by Maharana Mewar Foundation, Udaipur in 1982
• Kalani Award by Kalani organization, Jodhpur in 1983
• 'Padmashri' Accomplishment in 1984
• Traavankor Maharaj Swati Tirullu Dhrupad Award by Sire of Banaras in 1985
• Nana Panse Award by Dhrupad Organization, Indor in 1985
• Fellowship Award by Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy, Jodhpur in 1989