Patiala, October 22 - Punjabi University Dean Academic Prof. Narinder Kaur Multani said that academic conferences play an important role in the life of students and Punjabi University is continuously contributing to the academic development of students by conducting such conferences.
This idea Prof. Multani, from Bhai Vir Singh Chair of Punjabi University, Naad Music Institute, U. S. A. It was revealed on the occasion of the opening session of the three-day 'Koumanthri Kirtan Conference', which is being organized with the support of This conference is being organized on the theme 'Hermeneutics of Divine Soundscapes: Decoding the Musical Signatures of Sri Guru Granth Sahib'. 
He said that this is a unique type of conference in terms of subject in which different styles related to Gurbani Kirtan are to be studied thoroughly. He said that this is also unique in itself that all the verses recorded in our guide Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji are in ragas. He expressed hope that during this conference there will be a detailed discussion related to Kirtan and its styles, which will bring out rich results.
Giving the keynote address, Mr. Sarabdeep Singh, U. S. A. Speaking about the ancient styles of Kirtan, he said that it is a matter of happiness that the styles which were feared to disappear some time ago have been revived today thanks to the efforts of various institutions and individuals. are He made another important comment and said that while we should give importance to the ancient and established styles of Kirtan on the one hand, we also need to be fair to all other styles. Arriving from Delhi Mr. Divyajot Singh talked about his family's tradition and kirtan with reference to his great grandfather Bhai Hira Singh Ji Ragi, to whom this conference is dedicated.
Naad Music Institute, U. S. A. Director of Dr. During the thank you speech, Manjit Singh made important comments about the theme of the conference with reference to the activities of his organization.