Shiv Bhakt reaches Kailas, say netizens as Zakir Hussain’s damru-shankh video goes viral | WATCH

A video of legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain playing Lord Shiva’s ‘damru’ and ‘shankhnaad’ has gone viral on social media, captivating millions with its divine aura. The video, which beautifully showcases Hussain's extraordinary tabla skills and his profound spiritual connection to Lord Shiva, has been widely shared in the wake of his passing. 

Many viewers have described the video as nothing short of divine, praising how the tabla legend combined his mastery of rhythm with deep reverence for the deity. One social media user shared the video with the caption, "Times when Indians were Indians first and everything later," while another commented, "Zakir Hussain explains why haters will never succeed in breaking our India!"

Many others referred to him as "the great Mahadev Bhakt" and said, "The great Mahadev Bhakt has reached Kailas." Several users echoed the sentiment, calling his performance "absolutely mesmerizing."

Ustad Zakir Hussain, 73, passed away at a hospital in San Francisco due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He had been hospitalized for two weeks, and his condition worsened before he was moved to the ICU. Hussain, the son of the legendary tabla master Ustad Alla Rakha, is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola, and daughters, Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi.

Regarded as one of the greatest tabla players of his generation, Hussain was an iconic figure in Indian classical music. His contribution to music spanned decades and earned him numerous accolades, including four Grammy Awards, the Padma Shri in 1988, the Padma Bhushan in 2002, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2023.

His death has left the music world in mourning, but his viral video has once again brought attention to his legacy, reminding fans and followers of the unique blend of spiritual devotion and musical excellence that defined his life and career.