Shikarpur used to play host to an annual function of classical music during the days of Holi which was known as the Holi-a-jo-Hando. This gathering of some of the most elite classical singers and musical singers and musicians was a unique event in not only in the history of Sind but also that of India.

Participants from the courts and darbars of a kings and royalties used to travel all the way to take part and all the respected musically inclined gharanas used to send their emissaries to represent their name in the event. Performing here was not open to all and Sundry and one had to prove his bonafides before even being considered. Those lucky enough to perform were regarded as talents exponents of the art form and gained recognition throughout the world on the basis of their performance in the Hando. Popularly known as 'Pandit Ranwaldas Hando' this event had the patronage of the rich and elite of Shikarpur who sponsored this event and spent unheard of sums to get a reputed artiste artiste to perform in Shikarpur. A performance here acted as a stamp of approval from the highest pillars of song and music, which has seen almost all the greats of yesteryears performing in Shikarpur. Significant among them were Bhaskar Rao, Krishna Rao, Pandit Vishnu Digambar Palaskar and his disciple Vinayak Rao Patwardhan, Narayan Rao Vyas all from Pune; Bade & Chhote Ghulam Ali, Allahrakha Khan, renowned qawals and thumribaaz of Lucknow, court jewels from Bhopal, Baroda, Jaipur; well known classical singers of Punjab - Dharampal, Ratan, bhai Khastur and others. Such a gathering of stars ended up with scintillating performances on one single stage and had the audience spellbound till the wee hours of morning.

Side by side these event also gave a wide exposure to Sindhi singers and musicians who got an opportunity to perform alongside some of the finest talent from all over the country. Tabla players like Seth Chatanram, Pandit Khushiram, Sunderdas Massand (saraangi), Pandit Biharilal, Maharaj Nandlal Bolakani, Seth Kimatrai Raheja (singers) all of them who got a chance to display their talent. Apart from these, the Hando used to attract Sindhi singers and musicians from all over Sind like Master Chander, Khanuram, Mulibai and Jeevnibai