{"id":20969,"date":"2025-06-02T00:02:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T18:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/?p=20969"},"modified":"2025-06-02T00:02:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T18:32:20","slug":"ramgaan-melds-melody-and-art-to-bring-alive-the-epic-of-ramayana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/?p=20969","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Ramgaan\u2019 Melds Melody and Art to Bring Alive the Epic of Ramayana"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Infosys Foundation, and Avishkar Creations present an immersive musical evening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pune: A blend of classical compositions and evocative visual art brought the timeless tale of Ramayana to life in \u2018Ramgaan\u2019, a unique music and art performance held in the city recently. The audience was treated to a multisensory experience that combined raga-based compositions with live narration and illustrations, drawing them into key episodes from the epic, from Lord Ram\u2019s birth to his coronation after vanquishing Ravana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organised by Avishkar Creations under the cultural initiative of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and Infosys Foundation, the event marked the debut presentation of Ramgaan and received warm appreciation from an enthusiastic audience that included cultural dignitaries and music connoisseurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conceptualised and presented by vocalist, composer, and visual artist Bhagyashree Godbole, the performance featured a series of original classical bandishes composed by her, each themed around significant moments in the Ramayana. The compositions were set to traditional ragas and accompanied by corresponding paintings displayed live during the recital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The evening began with the melodious bandish \u2018Raghunandan Roop Manohar\u2019 in raags Bhatiyar and Lalit. Vocalist Shweta Kulkarni rendered \u2018Prakat Hot Khud\u2019 in raag Kedar, followed by Pandit Amol Nisal\u2019s powerful \u2018Kad Kad Kad Naad\u2019 in raag Malkauns. Sawani Datar painted the forest exile through \u2018Ram Ka Ho Nirvaasan\u2019 in Hindol and \u2018Gaman Karat Ramlakhan\u2019 in Lalit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Sanika Goregaonkar presented \u2018Ramcharan Sparsh Hot\u2019 in raag Jansammohini, while Nisal evoked the rage of Shurpanakha with \u2018Shurpanakha Ati Krodhit\u2019 in raag Bhoopeshwari. Goregaonkar also sang \u2018Shabari Aseem Ram Bhakt\u2019 in Mishra Zinjhoti and \u2018Mrug Pyaarasa\u2019 in Jaunpuri. Kulkarni brought to life the abduction of Sita with \u2018Sita Haran Ki Baat\u2019 in raag Jayjaywanti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Godbole highlighted the squirrel&#8217;s contribution to the Setu (bridge to Lanka) building through a composition in raag Shuddha Sarang. Scenes from Ashok Vatika, Hanuman\u2019s meeting with Sita, and the triumphant cries of the vanar sena were conveyed through compositions in Marwa, Madhukuns, and Sohoni ragas. The recital concluded with the soulful \u2018Ram Sumir Karunakar\u2019 in raag Bhairavi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vocal performances by Pandit Amol Nisal, Bhagyashree Godbole, Dr. Sanika Goregaonkar, Sawani Datar, and Shweta Kulkarni were complemented by Dr. Sunil Deodhar\u2019s engaging narration. Instrumental accompaniment included Amit Joshi on tabla, Shubhada Athawale on harmonium, and Anjali Rao-Singhade on violin, adding depth and texture to the performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme was held at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and was attended by Nandkumar Kakirde, Honorary Secretary, along with several eminent personalities from the music and art world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Infosys Foundation, and Avishkar Creations present an immersive musical evening Pune: A blend of classical compositions and evocative visual art brought the timeless tale of Ramayana to life in \u2018Ramgaan\u2019, a unique music and art performance held in the city recently. 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