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BHAJAN CLUBBING
Shades of Prayer in New India
“Bhajan & Kirtan have been the soul of our culture since centuries
together.” These words from the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra
Modi in 'Mann ki Baat' programme point towards a big cultural
transformation taking place in India. On one hand, the world is racing
towards modernization at a tremendous pace, whereas here in India,
our Generation-Z is searching new and unique ways to reconnect with
their roots. One such trend is ‘Bhajan Clubbing’.
At these events ,you witness an out of this world scenario. Bright
flash lights, tastefully decorated & glamorous stage , with a band of
modern musical instruments in attendance to create a feeling of a
rock concert being organised but couplets of Kabir and bhajans of
Mira echoing in the air. This presents a unique combo of ‘melody’ and
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