Marati Abhang by Makarand Kalyani…
Sunday, November 18th, 2012
When pure devotion blends with sheer talent, when an artiste fares himself with humility and devotion singing with complete dedication, what results is an exclusive musical feast for the Divine.
In the first evening of the week-long cultural celebration ahead of the 87th birthday of Bhagawan, Marati Abhang singer Makarand Kalyani presented a soulful musical offering today here in Prasanthi Nilayam.
The gifted artiste, hailing from Indore, specialised in Marati Abhang and Natya Sangeet, sang for more than an hour presenting gems of musical pieces, Marati Abhang, Hindi devotionals and Sai bhajans sung in Abhang style.
Sai Bhajans sung in Abhang style turned out to be inciting, as the audience as well joined the singer lighting up the November twilight. Those numbers, especially the bhajan, Partheeshwari Jagat Janani was enough to evoke nostalgic memories of Bhagawan’s physical presence at the same venue, where He would sit on-stage listening to mellifluous singing of students.
Signing off, the blessed singer sang a penultimate Hindi number, “Sai Paada Pooja Karo Hey Manva…” sending out the message to worship Bhagawan’s Lotus Feet. Along with other accompanists, Sri Kalyani was ably assisted by the students of Sri Sathya Sai Mirpuri Music College.
Even as bhajans continued, artistes along with accompanists were felicitated by Senior Trustees. Bhajans ended with Sunday Special in Bhagawan’s mellifluous voice, “Preme Muditha Manasey Kaho…” Prasadam was distributed to the session concluded with Mangala Arathi.
Tomorrow, beingg 19 November, Ladies Day would be celebrated with an array of cultural programmes, both in the morning and evening.
Morning session would begin at 0800 hrs. with Vedam chanting followed by introductory remark and cultural programmes. Children from Sathya Sai School, Thailand would offer a dance programme followed by Spanish bhajans by devotees from Dominican Republic. This would be followed by distribution of domestic implements for the deserved.
In the evening, there would be a Piano concert by Ms Maria Jory, who would be accompanied by vocalist Ms Radha Botofasina. This programme would be followed by a Carnatic concert by the famous duo, Hyderabad Sisters. A dance drama by Primary School students would be the last item for the evening of Ladies Day 2012.
II Samasta Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II
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