Mohini Joshi

Mohini Milind Joshi is an Indian Classical Vocalist. She comes from the reputed Dev family of Maharashtra, known for generations of musical dedication.

  • Acquired her initial foundation from Sangeet Samrat Shri Vishnudev (great Natyageet Singer) and her father Shri Lakshmikant Dev, founder of Narsimha Sangeet Vidhyalaya.
  • Disciple of Pt. Shivdasji Degloorkar, formally trained in traditional Khayal Gayaki Style.
  • Founder & Head of "Swar Mohini Music Academy", nurturing students across all age groups.
  • Music Educator at "Delhi Public School Bangalore East".
Vidushi Mohini Joshi

Our Musical Journey

Mohini has been an achiever in Classical and Light Music with numerous awards. She has performed in over 2,000 live grand concerts across Delhi, Noida, Mumbai, Goa, Bangalore, Aurangabad, and Latur. She also presented a Light Music Programme on All India Radio on 6 May 1999.

She conceptualized thematic classical programmes including "Raag Rang" and patriotic concert series "Rashtrabhakti Le Hriday Me" to foster classical appreciation across institutions.

Guru

“Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself......”

Shree Lakshmikantji Dev Kaijkar

Shree Lakshmikantji Dev Kaijkar

Pt. Shivdasji Degloorkar

Pt. Shivdasji Degloorkar

Ustad Saiduddin Dagar

Ustad Saiduddin Dagar

Guru Samman Award 2022

Received the 'Guru Samman Award 2022'
by
Sahodaya Group of Schools, Bangalore.

  • Guru Award 1
  • Guru Award 2
  • Guru Award 3
  • Guru Award 4
🪔 Devotional Offering

Bhajan Seva in Honor of Devi Navdurga

Date: 24th September  |  Venue: Vandurga Kshetra, Jain Heights  |  Presented by: Swar Mohini Music Academy

Guru: Vidushi Mohini Joshi  |  Accompanied by: Guru Bhagini Archana Joshi

On the sacred evening of 24th September, the disciples and mentors of Swar Mohini Music Academy were blessed with the opportunity to offer Bhajan Seva in front of Devi Navdurga at the serene Vandurga Kshetra, Jain Heights. The atmosphere was soaked in bhakti and feminine divine energy, as melodies echoed through the temple grounds in devotion to the Goddess.

In our rich spiritual tradition, every girl is worshipped as a form of Devi—a living embodiment of power, purity, and grace. It is said that Mata Rani delights in shrungaar (adornment), music, and the presence of young girls, and this offering was a heartfelt tribute to her love for beauty and devotion.

Spiritual Invocations:

🕉️ "Sarva Mangal Mangalye, Shive Sarvartha Sadhike, Sharanye Tryambake Gauri, Narayani Namostute"

Followed by the powerful and energizing rendition of "Aigiri Nandini", invoking the fierce and protective energy of Goddess Durga.
Bhajan Offerings:

The bhajan “Mata Kalika”, rendered soulfully by Guru Vidushi Mohini Joshi and Guru Bhagini Archana Joshi, set the tone for the musical seva, drawing in every listener into a state of surrender. The seva continued with deeply devotional renditions:

Jay Jay Santoshi Mata Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma Var De, Var De, Veene Vadini Var De Hey Hanswahini Gyan Dayini, Amb Vimal Mati Dey
Disciples Ensemble:

Deepali: gentle tone Tejas: grounded presence Shambhavi: voice of purity Khubi & Shuvi: youthful harmony Sumati: calm precision Shubhada: emotion & depth

This collective expression of devotion was not merely a performance—it was seva, offered at the feet of the Goddess with humility and gratitude. As a true blessing, the group received a heartfelt invitation to return for another round of seva.

🏆 Jury & Recognition

Judge – EBSB & Kala Utsav Competition 2026

Venue: Kendriya Vidyalaya DRDO Bangalore  |  Cluster Level Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat (EBSB) & Kala Utsav

Vidushi Mohini Joshi had the wonderful opportunity to judge the prestigious cluster level Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat (EBSB) and Kala Utsav competition 2026 at Kendriya Vidyalaya DRDO Bangalore, celebrating vibrant artistic and musical talents across the region.

EBSB & Kala Utsav Jury Panel

Live Performance Assessment

Felicitation & Stage Ceremony

Past Event Archive

Riyaz for the New Year Beginning

Riyaz Session

SMMA students were blessed to begin the New Year with an inspiring early morning Riyaz session under the guidance of Vidushi Mohini Joshi.

Starting at 7:00 AM on 1st January, students tuned the tanpura and immersed themselves into 'Aakar', 'Omkar', and 'Humkaar'. Delving into mandra and madhya saptak, they explored Raaga Bhairav with intricate gamaks and concluded with the timeless Bandish ‘Jago Mohan Pyaarey’.

We thank our Guru Vidushi Mohini Joshi for blessing us with this strong musical foundation.

Achievements

Sr. No. Details
1 State Level Competition : Achieved Prize / Certificate In “ Ashtavinayak Latur Classical Music And Light Music Competition ”.
2 Achieved Prize / Certificate In “ Youth Festival Light Music Competition ”.
3 Presentation Of Light Music And Classical Music Programmes.
4 Awarded Best Performer Award By Lohiya Group.
5 Achieved Prizes / Certificates In Local Music Competitions.

Activities

# Program Name Detail Link
1 Program Swaropasana Sangeet Vidyalaya
Delhi Public School Bangalore East
Independence Day Celebrated In The School
2 Judge [2026] Cluster Level Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat (EBSB) & Kala Utsav Competition 2026 at KV DRDO Bangalore
Regional level Rashtriya Ekta Parv 2019
Kannada Rajyotsava Bangalore in Maharashtra Mandal
Light music singing competition conducted by the 'Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal'
3 Other Program Maharashtra Mandal Bangalore
Independence Day Celebration
4 Music Session Sessions with German students and teachers
SurBharati Hindustani Classical sangeet Chennai
5 Award Sessions with German students and teachers
“A great teacher takes the hand, opens the mind and touches the heart.” - Delhi Public School Bangalore East