Shri Ram Raag Seva, a devotional event organised at the Shri Ram mandir in Ayodhya, incorporates almost every type of musical presentation in the genres of dance, singing, and instrumental. Several renowned artists, including Anuradha Paodwal, Rahul Deshpande, Vyjayanthimala, and Hema Malini are set to perform in the 45-day-long devotional art festival.
On Monday January 22, 2024, and the Dwadashi tithi of the Shukla Paksha fortnight of the Hindu calendar month of Poush in Vikram Era year 2080, millions across the world watched the live webcast of Prana Pratishtha Mahotsav of Shri Ramlalla Sarkar, from Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir complex in Ayodhya.
श्री रामलला सरकार के भव्य प्राण प्रतिष्ठा महोत्सव का श्री राम जन्मभूमि मंदिर परिसर से सीधा प्रसारण
LIVE Webcast of Prana Pratishtha Mahotsav of Shri Ramlalla Sarkar, from Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir complex. https://t.co/A4t1g2SUX6
— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) January 22, 2024
The celebrations and ceremonies conjoined with the epochal consecration event continue. Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra has organised Shri Ram-Raag Seva, a 45-day event in line with the classical tradition, organised at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple from Friday, January 26, 2024.
This event is being organised in the Gudi Mandap before the Lord, in which more than 100 well-known artists from different provinces and art traditions from across the country have begun to offer their raga seva (one-by-one) at the feet of Lord Shri Ramlala Sarkar for 45 days from January 26 to March 10, 2024.
The architect and coordinator of this programme on behalf of the Trust is Shri Yatindra Mishra.
श्रीराम जन्मभूमि मंदिर में भगवान श्रीराम लला को समर्पित 45 दिवसीय राग सेवा कार्यक्रम का शुभारंभ किया गया।
प्रख्यात भारतीय लोक गायिका श्रीमति मालिनी अवस्थी द्वारा अवध की पारंपरिक लोक विधा – सोहर व बधाई के गायन से मंदिर परिसर भक्ति व आनंद से अभिसिंचित हुआ। pic.twitter.com/Rxm8p6sTHe
— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) January 28, 2024
On the first day, the Raga Seva programme was launched in dedication to Bhagwan Shri Ram Lala and renowned Indian folk singer Malini Awasthi performed before Bhagwan Ram. The temple premises were filled with devotion and joy with the singing of the traditional folk genre of Awadh – Sohar and Badhaai by the Shrimati Malini Awasthi.
श्रीराम जन्मभूमि मंदिर में भगवान श्रीराम लला को समर्पित 45 दिवसीय राग सेवा कार्यक्रम का शुभारंभ किया गया।
प्रख्यात भारतीय लोक गायिका श्रीमति मालिनी अवस्थी द्वारा अवध की पारंपरिक लोक विधा – सोहर व बधाई के गायन से मंदिर परिसर भक्ति व आनंद से अभिसिंचित हुआ। pic.twitter.com/Rxm8p6sTHe
— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) January 28, 2024
On January 27, in the celebration of the Raagotsav at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi, renowned Odissi dancer and recipient of the Kendriya Sangeet Natak Akademi award, Shrimati Sujata Mohapatra expressed her devotion, reverence, and affection for Bhagwan Shri Ramlalla through her enchanting dance performance.
श्रीराम जन्मभूमि पर संचालित रागोत्सव में आज प्रख्यात ओडिसी नृत्यांगना व केंद्रीय संगीत नाटक अकादमी से पुरस्कृत श्रीमति सुजाता महापात्र ने भावुकतापूर्ण मनमोहक नृत्य कला से श्रीराम लला के प्रति भक्ति, श्रद्धा व स्नेह समर्पित किया।
In today's celebration of the Raagotsav at Shri… pic.twitter.com/AHI2qSvmay
— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) January 28, 2024
On Sunday January 28, renowned classical dancer Swapna Sundari showcasing the ancient Vedic tradition of worshiping Bhagwan Vishnu in the Raga Mahotsav.
Incorporating elements from ‘Vaikhansa Agama Shastra’ and dance, she offered floral tributes and performed the Ashtadhik Vandana, invoking deities. The presentation included a sublime rendition of Ram Talam and Palki Vandana, expressing deep devotion to Prabhu Shri Ramlala Sarkar.
Renowned dancer Swapna Sundari ji showcasing the ancient Vedic tradition of worshiping Bhagwan Vishnu in the Raga Mahotsav.
Incorporating elements from Vaikhansa Agama Shastra and dance, she offered floral tributes and performed the Ashtadhik Vandana, invoking deities. The… pic.twitter.com/1m7gCdwp0h
— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) February 2, 2024
श्रीराम जन्मभूमि मंदिर में आयोजित किए जा रहें राग महोत्सव में प्रख्यात नृत्यांगना श्रीमति स्वप्न सुंदरी ने श्री विष्णु अर्चना की प्राचीन वैदिक परंपरा वैखानस आगम शास्त्र नृत्य के अंश पुष्पांजलि एवं पांचरात्र आगम की अष्टधिक वंदना में इंद्र, वायु, अग्नि, यम, वरूण, निरूति, कुबेर व… pic.twitter.com/ceRgDPXBTy
— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) January 30, 2024
On Monday January 29, famous bhajan singing stalwart Shri Anup Jalota sang a series of devotional bhajans of Lord Shri Ramlala such as the chartbuster rendition “Aisi Laagi Lagan”, “Achhyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram”, “Mere Mann Mein Ram Rom-Rom Mein Ram” etc. dedicated to Lord Ram and infused the piety-filled atmosphere with joy.
श्रीराम जन्मभूमि मंदिर में संचालित राग महोत्सव में आज सुप्रसिद्ध भजन गायक श्री अनूप जलोटा ने “ऐसी लागी लगन”, “अच्चुतम केशवं कृष्ण दामोदरं”, “मेरे मन में राम रोम-रोम में राम” आदि भक्ति भजनों की श्रृंखला को प्रभु श्री रामलला की आराधना में समर्पित किया एवं वातावरण को आनंद से… pic.twitter.com/DHcomvaTXP
— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) January 30, 2024
On January 30, the famous bhajan singer, Shrimati Anuradha Paudwal offered her “raga-seva” at the feet of Lord Shri Ramlala Sarkar through her rendition of devotional verses, and bhajans.
श्रीराम जन्मभूमि मंदिर में आयोजित राग महोत्सव में आज सुप्रसिद्ध भजन गायिका, श्रीमती अनुराधा पौडवाल ने स्रोत, पद व भजन गायन के माध्यम से भगवान श्री रामलला सरकार के श्रीचरणों में अपनी राग सेवा अर्पित की। pic.twitter.com/WWJn8dppJV
— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) January 31, 2024
On January 31, in the celebration of the Raagotsav at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, renowned musician and recipient of Padma Shri award, Shri Purnadas Baul and Shri Vedantam Ramalingam Shastri, Vasant Kiran and group presented traditional Baul music and offered his raga sewa to Bhagwan Shri Ramlala Sarkar.
श्रीराम जन्मभूमि मंदिर में संचालित राग महोत्सव में आज पश्चिम बंगाल के प्रख्यात संगीतकार एवं पद्मश्री से अलंकृत पूर्णदास बाउल जी ने पारंपरिक बाउल संगीत प्रस्तुत कर भगवान श्री रामलला सरकार के प्रति अपनी राग-सेवा अर्पित की।
In today’s celebration of the Raagotsav at Shri Ram… pic.twitter.com/4k6woFX7Hi
— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) February 1, 2024
On Thursday February 1, the presentation of Kuchipudi commenced with a performance by Dr Vasanth Kiran from Andhra Pradesh who gave a soulful performance of “Pibare Ramarasam.”
Following this, Dr Vedantam Ramalinga Sastry ji and his group presented Kuchipudi Prahlada Yakshaganam, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of this traditional dance form.
Today's presentation of Kuchipudi commenced with a performance by Dr. Vasanth Kiran from Andhra Pradesh who gave a soulful performance of "Pibare Ramarasam."
Following this, Dr. Vedantam Ramalinga Sastry ji and his group presented Kuchipudi Prahlada Yakshaganam, showcasing the… pic.twitter.com/Q8rmSTHSDa
— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) February 1, 2024
Today in Sri Ram Raga Seva, there will be a soulful rendition of ‘Ravanasya Kailashadharanam’ and ‘Parvati Virham’ by Kalamandalam Jishnu Prathap from the state of Kerala.
श्री राम राग सेवा में आज, केरल राज्य से कलामंडलम जिश्नु प्रताप द्वारा रावणस्य कैलाशधारणम तथा पार्वती विरहम की भावपूर्ण प्रस्तुति होगी। pic.twitter.com/9a8VKqS9KQ
— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) February 2, 2024
The festival aligns with the cultural and religious significance of Ayodhya, the birthplace of Bhagwan Sri Ram. The devotional renditions aim to invoke a sense of devotion and reverence among the attendees, fostering a connection with the divine.
The 45-day-long music festival is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and religious fervour associated with Ayodhya. As the city prepares for this grand celebration, devotees and music aficionados eagerly await the soul-stirring performances that will resonate around the sacred precincts of the Ram Mandir.
