​SHILPA SHANKER NARAIN

The broken state is also turned divine, when shakti enters to transform and direct you towards a renewal; the broken pieces are put together anew, rejuvenated… this is AKHILANDESHVARI, the divine power that resides in the never unbroken. This video recorded live is a part of Iti Vol 2 - where Jambupate and Akhilandeshvari come together, just the way this magnificent form of Adi parashakti resides at Thiruvanaikaval, in the same temple complex as her Jambukeshwarar. My project Iti (Vol 1 & 2) - rediscovers some unique Muthuswamy Dikshitar Kritis through Dhrupad Alaap Jod Jhaala, streaming in HD audio on all major music platforms Credits Pakhawaj - Roman Das Visual and Art direction - Sagar Kapoor Audi recorded live, and mastered at Sound Forte Studio by Anuj Jain

Iti - Dhrupad Meditations on Dikshitar Vol 2

#dhrupadmusician #indianclassicalmusic #meditativemusic Facebook Live performance for the Women in Dhrupad concerts - "on the special occasion of World Music and Yoga Day, 21st June, Dhrupad Sansthan Bhopal Nyas proudly presents “Women In Dhrupad” honoring and acknowledging their achievements in what is traditionally considered a Male bastion." Dhrupad Sansthan Bhopal Nyas (video) Raag yaman alaap jor jhaala followed by poetry of Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala' composed in Dhrupad by Gurujis Gundecha Brothers.

#dhrupadmusician #indianclassicalmusic #meditativemusic Sharing my thoughts and experience of Raag Bhatiyaar and meditation on the Mahamantra Om Namah Shivaay and how that somehow works its way into the traditional dhrupad bandish in Raag Bhatiyaar. A perfect way to experience the merging and interdependence of mantra, shabda, swara, naad and Raag. An early morning raga, Bhatiyaar has a restful and meditative aura, much like the way we see Mahayogi Shiva. I began my journey of Bhatiyaar with this essential connection to Shiva. My meditative and inward journey was also supported by the bandish "Shiv Shiv Shiv Shiv Shankar" which has a very wide range and allows one to delve into the deepest vibration of the voice to the highest note, making it a very cathartic but at the same time calming experience. These and more musical thoughts shape my upcoming release "ShivDhyaan" on March 1, on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. This video is a short introduction to "ShivDhyaan". Please subscribe to get latest updates on new releases.

When we started working on these recordings, we realized early on that it will not be enough to just create music videos or audio recordings of the material. We needed to document the experiences, the process, and the emotions that had gone into the making of the music, in order to do justice to the vastness and depth of material that was in front of us. Iti- The Story is a documentary created by the young and talented Sagar Kapoor, with the exact sensibilities that the project demanded. I am very happy and proud to share with you this beautiful narrative of how the album and the project Iti- Dhrupad Meditations on Dikshitar came to be. Iti is now streaming on all major music platforms and you can listen to it here - http://li.sten.to/listentoiti

Video courtesy - Dhrupad Mela, Varanasi Raga Yaman - alaap jod jhala, bandish Raga Kambhoji - Short recital of Kriti Kashi Vishveshvara by Muthuswamy Dikshitar Pakhawaj Accompaniment - Dr Ankit Parekh Tanpura - Jagriti Smriti Pandey It was my privilege to perform at this grand stage of Dhrupad mela, set up for the 50th time, honoring a long standing tradition of dhrupad that is said to have evolved from the vedic times. Despite struggles during covid times and financial ups and downs, the management had continued to turn up year after year, for half a century preserving the ancient and sometimes falling out of releveance art form and it was truly inspiring to see their commitment. The International Dhrupad Mela held every year is a sought after event attended by musicians from all over the world, to witness representatives of dhrupad present their music in back to back concerts that span all night over four consecutive nights leading upto Shivratri. I took up a few moments of the audience after my Yaman recital to sing a small part of a "magnum opus" kriti of Muthuswamy Dikshitar, called Kashi Vishvershwaraya Ehi Maam Pahi. It was truly an honor and the greatest blessing to be able to offer this at the feet of Kashi Vishwanath and that too at Banaras, the taposthali of Muthuswamy Dikshitar, where he spent 8 years learning Sri Vidya under the tutelage of his Guru Shri Chidambaranath Swamy. I hope you enjoy this video, there are a few issues with the sound in the beginning and though the actual sound at the venue was quite spectacular the output to the social media live (from where this video has been extracted) was facing some issues. This video has been shared to document my humble effort at this historic stage and event. Seeking you blessings.

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Recorded LIVE at Dhrupad Darpan held at the Indian Institute of Education, Pune on June 22, 2025. Raga Miyan Ki Malhaar has its own story to tell, musically. I like to sing as an explorer, not so much as a performer and therefore I request my listeners to approach my music from the same perspective. A musical exploration, a sonic journey. The original Malhaar (a raga invoked by monsoon) was Surdasi (as the name suggests) interpreted in two different ways by two musical giants - Ramdas (ramdasi Malhaar) and Tansen (Miyan ki Malhaar). Here I am attempting Miyan Ki Malhaar as a thought process, in a certain direction. I am happy to share this LIVE recording with you while we are in the middle of monsoon season in India. I hope you will all feel the beauty of it. Accompanying me on vocals and Tanpura is Ameya Gore, and Aparna Sundar. Pakhawaj Accompaniment by Shri Malhaar Bhore. My heartfelt thanks to Dr Subroto Roy for guiding me in my continuing quest of Dhrupad, correcting my mistakes and opening my mind to countless new possibilities, as well as giving me this platform to present my music. Video courtesy Academy of Dhrupad Music and Research (ADMUR) and Bharata Arsheya Sansthan Creative inputs on video courtesy Prashant Panda @bharataarsheyasansthan8166 @subrotoroy-ku4rw