Gangubai Hangal
Kirana Gharana vocalist, Bharat Ratna 2002, sang till 92, inspiration for Sanjay Bhansali film
With the Sun in Pisces (Western) and the Moon in Makara (Vedic Rashi), Gangubai Hangal combines the water energy of Pisces with the prithvi (earth) depth of Makara, ruled by Shani (शनि). Their Life Path 4 — the The Builder — guided by Uranus, brings practical, disciplined, hardworking, and reliable. methodica to everything they do.
About Gangubai Hangal
Gangubai Hangal was a legendary Indian classical vocalist of the Kirana gharana, renowned for her deep, powerful voice and uncompromising dedication to pure khayal presentation. Born in Dharwad, Karnataka, in 1913, she overcame intense gender barriers and societal prejudice against female performers to pursue rigorous musical training under Sawai Gandharva. Hangal built an illustrious career spanning more than six decades, performing at major music festivals across India and gaining national reverence through All India Radio broadcasts. Her steadfast refusal to adopt lighter musical forms preserved the unadulterated aesthetic of traditional raga development, earning her the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1973. In recognition of her extraordinary artistic discipline, the Government of India conferred upon her the Padma Bhushan in 1971 and the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2002. She broke formidable caste and gender barriers, transforming societal perceptions of female vocalists within the classical pantheon. Today, her legacy endures as a timeless symbol of artistic integrity and female empowerment in Indian classical music.
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Gangubai Hangal — Birthday & Personal Facts
| Full Name | Gangubai Hangal |
|---|---|
| Profession | Musician |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | March 5, 1913 |
| Age | Died in 2009, aged 95 or 96 |
| Chinese Zodiac | 🐂 Water Ox |
| Sun sign (Western) | ♓ Pisces |
| Moon sign (Rashi) | Makara |
| Nakshatra | Shravana or Dhanishtha (depends on birth time) |
| Life Path Number | 4 — The Builder |
A genuine Vedic Kundli for Gangubai Hangal would need their exact birth time and place, and those are not in the public record. The Ascendant (Lagna), house placements, Nakshatra and Dasha timeline all change with just a few minutes' difference — so we don't invent a time or quietly default to noon. This profile therefore shows only what the birth date can honestly support: Sun sign, Moon sign (Rashi), Chinese zodiac and Life Path.
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Astrological Profile
Pisces ♓ — The Water Sign
Pisces is the most empathetic and spiritually attuned sign. Ruled by Neptune, they live with one foot in the material world and one in the realm of spirit. Their creativity and compassion are boundless gifts to the world.
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Career: Born artists and healers who excel in music, film, writing, medicine, and spiritual service. Extraordinary empathy allows connection at a level other signs cannot reach.
Gangubai Hangal's Age on Other Planets
| Planet | Age (planet years) | Orbit (Earth years) |
|---|---|---|
| ☿ Mercury | 471 | 0.2 |
| ♀ Venus | 184 | 0.6 |
| ♂ Mars | 60 | 1.9 |
| ♃ Jupiter | 9 | 11.9 |
| ♄ Saturn | 3 | 29.4 |
| ♅ Uranus | 1 | 84 |
| ♆ Neptune | 0 | 164.8 |
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When is Gangubai Hangal's birthday?
Gangubai Hangal was born on March 5, 1913.
How old is Gangubai Hangal?
Gangubai Hangal died in 2009, aged 95 or 96.
What is Gangubai Hangal's zodiac sign?
Gangubai Hangal's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20), an element of Water ruled by Neptune.
What is Gangubai Hangal's Moon sign (Rashi)?
Gangubai Hangal's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Makara: the sidereal Moon stayed in Makara for the whole of March 5, 1913, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Pisces).
What is Gangubai Hangal's Chinese zodiac sign?
Gangubai Hangal was born in the Year of the Ox (Water Ox) — Diligent, dependable, strong, determined.
What is Gangubai Hangal known for?
Gangubai Hangal is an Indian musician known for: Kirana Gharana vocalist, Bharat Ratna 2002, sang till 92, inspiration for Sanjay Bhansali film
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