On the first morning of March, listeners gathered at the Anandam परिसर at Tiger Hill in Udaipur for a soulful experience of collective meditation and devotional singing, creating a serene and uplifting atmosphere.
The event, titled Antarman – Morning Music Meditation Gathering, was organized by Ban Jara Music, an institution based in Ahmedabad. This was the first edition of the program. Young classical vocalist Samarth Janve from Udaipur began the session with the chanting of “Om” and a Shiva stuti through traditional Margiya music, guiding the audience into deep meditation.
Samarth Janve captivated listeners with performances of Haveli Sangeet, Rasiya singing, and Holi songs. His renditions of Hanuman Stuti and “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” filled the gathering with devotional fervor, leaving the audience spiritually immersed.
He was accompanied by talented musicians:
Piyush Rao from Jaipur on tabla
Yashodanandan Kumawat from Nathdwara on pakhawaj
Mohit Mehta from Udaipur on flute
Dushyant Singh Barath from Pindwara on harmonium
Lav Banjara and Sonali Rawat from Udaipur provided vocal support and tanpura accompaniment.
The event was attended by officials from the West Zone Cultural Centre, the Devsthan Department, Sukhadia University, and Kumbha Sangeet Parishad, along with yoga practitioners, music enthusiasts, and students.
Neeraj Banjara, director of Ban Jara Music, stated that the objective of the Antarman initiative is to inspire spiritual awareness and interest in Indian classical music among the younger generation, fostering positivity amid today’s fast-paced lifestyle. The program was conducted by Vilas Janve.