FLUTE VETERAN Pandit Ronu Majumdar presented eternal Ahir Bhairav and entertaining pahadi dhun on Saturday (July 12) at BRA Mundle Association’s Platinum Jubilee Hall to mark the day-two of SPIC MACAY’s west zone convention.



Explaining the importance of time conception behind the formation of ragas, Mujumdar said, "The sacred moments of early morning should be celebrated with decent raga like Ahir Bhairav." He started with aalap in madra saptak (low octave) and turned to madhya (medium) and taar saptaks (high octave.) He presented Ahir Bhairav in Zaptal and Teental.

Majumdar was accompanied by Pandit Ramkumar Mishra on tabla and Mukul Lekurwar on flute. In 10-minutes time, left after his performance, Majumdar presented a pahadi dhun, which is the original folk form of the flute. This simpler form directly related with the audience. During last few minutes, he answered the queries of the young students during an interactive session. Majumdar praised the effort done by SPIC MACAY and appealed the young generation to preserve India’s cultural heritage.

At the outset, Majumdar inaugurated the morning session by lighting the traditional lamp. Ratnakar Gore, head of the physics department of Uttar Maharashtra University, felicitated all performers at the end. Rumona Badar of SPIC MACAY’s Nagpur chapter introduced guests and proposed a vote of thanks

(All Pictures by the Hitavada Photo-journalist Satish Raut)