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| Bhajan Sandhya Enthrals Senior Citizens with Devotional Fervor, Classical Excellence | | 
Jammu, April 23 (Scoop News)-The K.L. Sehgal Auditorium resonated with spiritual energy and classical richness during a 90-minute ‘Bhajan Sandhya’ for senior citizens organized by the Central Government Pensioners’ Welfare Association (CGPWA) in collaboration with the Bharatiya Sangeet Sansthan (BSS).
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, Jammu Kuldeep Khoda presided. Among those present included 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, V K Padha.
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.
All artists were students of V. K. Sambyal and active members of Bharatiya Sangeet Sansathan, an institution dedicated to preserving, promoting, and spreading awareness of Indian classical music among the youth.
Notably, most of these bhajans were compositions of late Thakur Kaan Singh of Bheemkemkor of Rajasthan who has Jammu connection. His daughter, late Kamla Kumari, graduate in Hindustani classical music, was married to former IGP, Jammu, late Kr. Rameshwar Singh. Presence of his both music lover daughters, Vasundhara and Priyamvada, and granddaughters late Kanh Singh, added a special emotional significance to the event. In fact, 'Rangeeley Thakur’ started taking classes in classic music in their house in 2017.
Kuldeep Khoda congratulated the young articles for their excellent performance and said that contrary to general erroneous impression, the classic music has enthralled everyone and musical notes of every bhajan resonated the minds of the senior citizens deeply. He also complimented Sambyal for carrying forward the mission of promoting Hindustani classical music. Later he felicitated all artists with plants
Later, Vasundhara and Priyamvada honoured Kuldeep Khoda, K B Jandial and V K Sambyal for taking initiative in promotion of classic music.
The noted radio broadcaster of Jammu, Madhavi Sharma conducted the proceedings gracefully and professionally whose eloquence ensured the seamless flow of the programme. The function ended with a message of devotion, introspection, and cultural pride, leaving the audience spiritually enriched and musically inspired.
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