Sandhya Raga Shivaranjani - Gundecha Brothers

This is a very melodious raga and is sung during late evenings. Raga Shivranjani is originally from South Indian Classical music later adapted in North India. This song is in praise of Devi, the female aspect of the divine. The Gundecha Brothers are India’s leading exponents of the Dhrupad style of music. They are among the most active young performers of Dhrupad in Indian and international circuits. Dhrupad is perhaps the oldest style of classical singing in north Indian music. The heyday of this style was in the time of Mughal Emperor Akbar’s court musician, Tansen. It is known for its austere quality and strict adherence to the ’tal’ or rhythmic structure. The moods of dhrupad may vary, but the most common themes revolve around devotion, the victories of great kings and mythological stories. Lyrics: Sandhya sanjivani sur samadhi rupini gayatri trivarg dhatri savitri trilok yatri mahamantra mahayantra mahatantrini