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Elaborate lighting and sound system on a highstage in Sai Kulwant Hall was set up for thisunique presentation which began at 5.40 p.m.after Bhagavan’s Darshan in Sai Kulwant Hall.The singers sang three compositions perfectlyblended with instrumental music which createdan enthralling effect on the audience. At theconclusion of this musical concert, Bhagavanblessed Sri Talwalkar and his accompanyingartistes and posed for group photos with them.All the artistes were also honoured with shawlsand clothes were distributed to them. After thedistribution of Prasadam, the programme cameto a close with Arati to Bhagavan at 6.45 p.m.Maharashtra Bhakti GathaOn the holy day of Ashadi Ekadasi, i.e.,3rd July 2009, the Bal Vikas students and exstudentsof Maharashtra and Goa presenteda colourful and devotion-fi lled programme“Maharashtra Bhakti Gatha” (saga of devotionof Maharashtra) in Sai Kulwant Hall whichwas befi ttingly decorated on this occasion.Bhagavan’s arrival was heralded by blowing ofconches by a group of Maharashtra youth whenHe came to the hall at 5.15 p.m. On coming tothe dais, Bhagavan graciously inaugurated theprogramme by lighting the sacred lamp at 5.30p.m.The programme began at 5.45 p.m. with asong in praise of Lord Vitthal and a dance byBal Vikas children. The hall reverberated withsacred chants of “Jai Jai Vitthal, Jai Hari Vitthal”when the traditional palanquin was brought tothe performing area of the hall amidst singingand dancing by the Varkaris (pilgrims) and BalVikas children. What followed this was a galaxyof dances by Bal Vikas children and singing ofMarathi Abhangs by the singers on the stagesuffusing the entire milieu with devotionalfervour which is the distinctive feature of thesacred land of Maharashtra, thanks tothe galaxy of its illustrious saints likeDevotional fervour marked the programme“Maharashtra Bhakti Gatha” which was presentedin Sai Kulwant Hall on 3rd July 2009, on theauspicious day of Ashadi Ekadasi.Tukaram, Ramdas, Gyaneshwar, Namdev,Gora Kumbhar, Sakku Bai and many others.At this stage, children dressed as these saintsentered the performing area. In conclusion,Bhagavan’s visit to Pandharpur, the sacredabode of Lord Vitthal which is visited by alldevotees on the day of Ashadi Ekadasi, washighlighted and a Bal Vikas student showed toBhagavan the pictures of that visit.Referring to Bhagavan’s visits toDharmakshetra, Mumbai, the Bal Vikas childasked Bhagavan if those moments couldcome alive again. Bhagavan was obviouslypleased with this beautiful way of invitingHim to Dharmakshetra, called the child nearHim and materialised a gold chain for him. Atthis golden moment, the programme cameto a happy conclusion with offer of Arati toBhagavan at 6.50 p.m. Prasadam blessed byBhagavan was distributed to all in the end.Sant Gajanan Maharaj: A Dance DramaOn 4th July 2009, the Bal Vikas children ofNavi Mumbai portrayed the life story of SantGajanan Maharaj, a great saint of Maharashtra,by staging the dance drama of the same namein Sai Kulwant Hall as part of Ashadi Ekadasicelebrations. Commencing at 4.25 p.m.244 August 2009
programme of devotional music which startedwith chanting of Om three times followed bythe recitation of “Ganapati Prarthana” (prayerto Lord Ganesh) in Sanskrit by the entire group.What followed this was an exquisite feastfor the soul in the form of devotional songsA scene from the drama “Sant GajananMaharaj” presented by the Bal Vikas childrenof Navi Mumbai on 4th July 2009.after Bhagavan’s Darshan in Sai Kulwant Hall,the drama presented various episodes fromthe life of this great saint who fi rst appearedas a young lad at Sheogaon in Maharashtra in1878, spent the next 32 years of his life sojournin spreading the message of unity, kindnessand devotion, chanting the Mantra “Gani GanaGanath Bothey” constantly and ultimatelymerged in Lord Vitthal at Pandharpur. Excellentchoreography, appropriate costumes,elaborate props, excellent stage managementand brilliant dances of children contributed tothe success of the presentation. Bhagavansat through the entire presentation, blessedthe cast at the end of the drama and posedfor group photos with them. After distributionof Prasadam, the programme came to a closeat 5.25 p.m. with Arati to Bhagavan.MUSICAL PRESENTATIONS BYDEVOTEES OF BRAZIL ANDINDONESIAOn the evening of 8th July 2009, devoteesfrom two overseas countries offered theirmusical homage to Bhagavan. First, thedevotees from Brazil presented theirThe devotional music programme presentedby the devotees of Brazil on 8th July 2009 wasvirtually a feast for the soul.in Portuguese including two Hindi Bhajans“Manasa Bhajare Guru Charanam” and “HaraHara Sai Maheswara”, which were renderedwith total perfection of tune and rhythm.After this excellent vocal music presentationby the Brazilian devotees, a group of Indonesiandevotees presented a unique programme ofinstrumental music, using musical instrumentsmade of bamboo. Although they rendered onlyA marvellous display of musical talent bythe devotees of Indonesia on their musicalinstruments made of bamboo. The presentationwas made on 8th July 2009.August 2009 245
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