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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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