Rishikesh: Under the auspices of Shruti-Sarita Art, “Raga Ragini – 2024” a program of Indian classical music was organized in Rishikesh. This event was held as a traditional Indian classical music gathering. The program commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp in front of the portrait of Dr. Swami Rama. In this traditional session of Indian classical music, talented young singer Sanika Kulkarni from Pune gave her performance.
Sanika mesmerized the audience with her rendition in Raag Bageshree, starting with a composition set in Vilambit Ektaal “Kaun Gat Bhai”, followed by “Shaam Ghan Chhaye” in Addha Teentaal, and then a Tarana in Teentaal.
Following this, she performed the composition “Barsan Lagi” in Raag Miyan Malhar, set in Addha Teentaal, and a Tarana. She then sang a devotional song “Chalo Man Ganga Jamuna Teer”, an Abhang “Amritoni God Naav Tujha Deva”, and concluded the program with a Nirgun Bhajan by Kabir Das, “Hirna Samajh Boojh”. She was accompanied by Santosh Telurkar on the tabla and Shri Rupesh Shree Yal on the harmonium.
Secretary Sadhana Mishra conducted the program. After the event, there were some musical discussions, which provided a new experience for the audience and music students.