Republic Day 2026: Three Rajasthan Residents Receive Padma Shri Awards
Three Rajasthan residents -- Gafuruddin Mewati (folk music), Taga Ram Bhil (tribal art), Swami Brahmadev (social service) -- get Padma Shri 2026.
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- Three Rajasthan residents honoured with Padma Shri 2026: Gafuruddin Mewati (performing arts/Mewati folk music), Taga Ram Bhil (tribal art and handicrafts), Swami Brahmadev (social service)
- Padma Shri is India's fourth-highest civilian honour
- IG Satyendra Singh received Presidential Police Medal at state-level Republic Day ceremony at Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur
- Awards highlight Rajasthan's rich cultural heritage and grassroots contributions
Three Rajasthan residents were honoured with Padma Shri awards announced on Republic Day, January 26, 2026. Gafuruddin Mewati received the award for performing arts, known for preserving the Mewati folk music tradition of Rajasthan. Taga Ram Bhil was recognised for his outstanding contributions to tribal art and handicrafts. Swami Brahmadev received the honour for social service.
The Padma Shri is India's fourth-highest civilian honour. Rajasthan's representation in the 2026 Padma Awards highlights the state's rich cultural heritage and the contributions of grassroots artists and social workers. IG Satyendra Singh also received the Presidential Police Medal at the state-level Republic Day ceremony at Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 Which three Rajasthan residents received Padma Shri in 2026?
Three Rajasthan residents were honoured with Padma Shri 2026: Gafuruddin Mewati (performing arts/Mewati folk music), Taga Ram Bhil (tribal art and handicrafts), and Swami Brahmadev (social service).
2 Why was Gafuruddin Mewati awarded Padma Shri 2026?
Gafuruddin Mewati received Padma Shri 2026 for performing arts — he is known for preserving and promoting Mewati folk music from the Mewat region of Rajasthan.
3 Who is Taga Ram Bhil and why did he receive Padma Shri?
Taga Ram Bhil is a tribal artist from Rajasthan who received Padma Shri 2026 for his contribution to tribal art and handicrafts, preserving traditional Bhil folk art forms.
4 Who is Swami Brahmadev who received Padma Shri from Rajasthan?
Swami Brahmadev is a social worker from Rajasthan who received Padma Shri 2026 in the social service category for his contributions to community welfare.
5 What is Mewati folk music for which Gafuruddin Mewati was honoured?
Mewati folk music is the traditional musical tradition of the Mewat region in Rajasthan, characterised by devotional and classical compositions. Gafuruddin Mewati was honoured for preserving this heritage.
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