Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, April 23: A ‘Bhajan Sandhya’ for senior citizens organized by the Central Government Pensioners’ Welfare Association (CGPWA) in collaboration with the Bharatiya Sangeet Sansthan (BSS) was held here today.
The evening featured 14 budding artists trained under the prestigious Guru-Shishya Parampara by renowned Hindustani classical maestro Vijay Kumar Sambyal, popularly known as ‘Rangeeley Thakur.’
The performance mesmerised the jampacked hall, blending melodious bhajans with deep classical foundations.
The president of CGPWA, Kuldeep Khoda presided, while Padam Shree awardee Dr Nirmal Vinod, Ashok Angurana, Dr Ashok Bhan, B R Sharma, Dr Sudarshan Kumar, K B Jandial, V K Sambyal, Prem Gupta, S S Bijral, Yoginder Kaul, Hemant Sharma and V K Padha were also present during the event.
The musical evening took off with the serene invocation “Vartaman Sundar Kar Lo, Prabhu May Jeevan Kar Nirbhaya Ho” presented by Vanshika, Asmi, Anika, Banat and Ragnya, setting a deeply devotional tone for the evening.
It was followed by two poignant bhajans by Tahyra and Tejasvi—“Bol Sachidanand Om Om” and “Yeh Khel Anokha Saara, Koi Samjhe Samjhan Haara”—which were appreciated for their depth and expression.
Uday and Davinder continued the musical journey with their engaging performances.
Ridhima Bajpai presented a soulful Dogri bhajan-“Mannua Neyi Kar Mera Mera, Ae Nagri Maya Nagri Ae, Itthe Rain Basera”, penned by Dr. Nirmal Vinod and composed by ‘Rangeeley Thakur’.
She also presented another heart touching bhajan “Jamuna Kinare Hove Gram, Braj Mein Ho Bisram”.
V K Sambyal ‘Rangeeley Thakur’ accompanied by Ridhima descended on the stage amidst huge applause and enthralled the audience through profound renditions, including “Sundar Samujhi Samujhi Pag Dhar Re, Uttam Raah Pakad Re” and “Panchhi Kai Din Ka Mehmaan, Soch Samajh Geh Gyaan”, written by noted lyricist of Rajasthan, late Kanh Singh.
A deeply philosophical bhajan encapsulating the essence of the Avdhoot Gita, “Jal Jaaye Jibhva Paap Ni Shri Raam Ke Bina” was a grand finale of the musical event resonating deep in the mind of the audience.
Kuldeep Khoda congratulated the young artists for their excellent performance.
Madhavi Sharma conducted the proceedings gracefully.
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