Carnatic-Circle was invited to come and perform in front a discerning audience on Saturday the 14th of July at Stoke-On-Trent. Our Sampradaya Bhajanai Satsangham team spent 3 weeks preparing for this day. A list of songs were prepared based on the traditional format and keeping variety Ragams in mind. This time, the plan was to provide the lyrics to the audience so that they can get actively involved. In addition, we had the company of over 18 children participating in the vocals alongwith us.
The Vocals received a pep by the accompaniment of by Karthik on Mridangam and Sai on Dholak.
Our repertoire of 28 songs were delivered in succession in a space of 2 hours. Following songs were sung – Thodaya Mangalam, Kamakoti Peeta Guru, Sree Guru Bhodendram,
Gurumouli Mane Bhaje Bhavantham, Naane Unnai Nambinen – Gnananda, Abhang – Vittala Yere Pandhari Raya(Shanka Chakra dhara), RAma parAku raGurAma parAku– Bhadrachala Ramdas, CharanamulE namiti, Nara Janma bandhaaga– Purandara Dasa,
Hari smarane maado, Deva Banda Namma Swami Bandano, Abhang – Hari mana tumi govinda mana, Vanamali Vasudeva Manamohana Radharamana, Rajani Janita Guru – 17th Ashtapadhi, Narayana Theertha Tharangini- AlokayE Sree bAlakrishnam, Abhang-KastooriChi Uti, Tilaka Lalati, Gopala Meva Deivatham, Sharade Karunanidhe, Gopalasi khelathi, ananda dolathi, Bhagyadha Lakshmi Baramma, Yehi Gopala Sri Vanamala Radhalola Aayahi, Prabhu Ramachandra Ke Dootha
Many thanks to the organisers Chitra Sudhar and Sudharshan for making the event memorable to all the participants.