Philanthropist Dr. Dinesh Shahra to Grace the Vivaan Handpan & World Music Festival with the Green Gold Harmony Award
Goa, February: Renowned thought leader, philanthropist, and cultural promoter Dr. Dinesh Shahra will grace the Vivaan Handpan & World Music Festival at Bambolim Beach Resort, Goa, where he will present the Green Gold Harmony Award and join artists from around the world in a symbolic treeplantation drive promoting sustainability.
As the founder of the Green Gold Movement, Dr. Shahra has been a strong advocate for connecting music, nature, and human consciousness. His presence at the festival celebrates the harmony between music and the environment — inspiring musicians to use their creativity as a force for global healing. “Music and Nature are two expressions of the same divine energy,” said Dr. Shahra. “When we create music or plant a tree, we nurture the same vibration of life. Through this initiative, we wish to inspire artists to perform not just for applause, but for awareness and transformation.”
Festival organizer Mr. Deepak Thakkar shared his gratitude: “It is a great honor to host Dr. Shahra at the Vivaan Festival. His vision for Green Gold beautifully connects music with sustainability. His presence will inspire artists from across the world to carry this message forward. In a moment celebrating the harmony of music and nature, Mr. Alok Lahiri was honoured as the first recipient of the Green Gold Harmony Award, presented by Dr. Dinesh Shahra.
The Green Gold Harmony Award recognizes artists who use music to inspire balance between humanity and nature.
The event also serves as a prelude to the Green Gold Day celebrations on February 22, Dr. Shahra’s birthday, dedicated to promoting music, wellness, and environmental harmony through community events and tree plantation drives.
Together, these efforts reflect Dr. Shahra’s belief that when music and nature unite, they become the true Green Gold of our planet — nurturing peace, joy, and sustainability for generations to come.
