CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: “Both books of Khayal Sangrah are rare collections of ancient traditional bandishes of the Gwalior gharana, the oldest gharana of classical music. They are also a bright symbol of the Indian knowledge tradition. These two collections do not only discuss classical music; they also reveal the living relationship between folk and shastra. References to khayal, nautanki, maach, chang, baithak and various other forms prevalent in folk traditions indicate that in Indian culture, shastra and folk are not opposed to each other, but are dimensions that enrich one another. Shastra draws energy from folk, and folk draws permanence from shastra. This mutual dialogue has made Indian music timeless,” said Santosh Choubey, Chancellor of Rabindranath Tagore University and Director, Vishwarang.
He was addressing the release ceremony of two books, Khayal Sangrah, a collection of ancient traditional bandishes of the Gwalior gharana authored by Pandit Krishna Narayan Tailang. The two books, published in an attractive format, have been brought out by AISECT Publication, Bhopal.
The release programme was jointly organised as part of Purv Rang under Vishwarang by Vishwarang Foundation, Vanmali Srijan Peeth, Rabindranath Tagore University, AISECT Publication and Scope Global Skills University, Bhopal, at Vanmali Auditorium, SGSU.
The ceremony began formally with the guests offering flowers before the idol of Maa Sharda and lighting the ceremonial lamp. The guests were welcomed with angavastra, mementoes and saplings.
Thereafter, the guests released Part I and Part II of Khayal Sangrah, the collection of ancient traditional bandishes of the Gwalior gharana authored by Pandit Krishna Narayan Tailang. The welcome address was delivered by Jyoti Raghuvanshi, Manager, AISECT Publication, and National Coordinator, Vanmali Srijan Peeth. The programme was conducted gracefully by Vinay Upadhyay, Director, Tagore World Centre for Arts and Culture, and Editor, Rang Samvad magazine.
On the occasion, Pandit Krishna Narayan Tailang’s sons Arun Tailang, Bhanu Tailang and Dinkar Tailang emotionally shared memories related to their father’s sadhana in classical music and the compilation of ancient traditional bandishes of the Gwalior gharana. Senior musician Ullas Tailang also shared his experiences of receiving formal training in classical music from his guru, Pandit Krishna Narayan Tailang.
Arun Tailang, Bhanu Tailang and Dinkar Tailang also presented to Santosh Choubey the handwritten manuscripts of ancient traditional bandishes of the Gwalior gharana prepared by their father. These manuscripts will be preserved in the manuscript museum of the Centre for Sanskrit, Classical Languages and Indian Knowledge Tradition at Rabindranath Tagore University.
At the release ceremony, noted classical vocalist Bharat Tailang, who came especially from Mumbai, captivated the audience with his melodious presentation of khayal gayaki. He presented bada khayal “Saanjh Bhai” in taal Ektal, chhota khayal “Dehri Dhumar Piyari Kajar” in taal Ada Chautal, followed by Raga Rageshri – “Brijraj Ki Dekh Shobha” in taal Jhaptal – chhota khayal “Saas Nanadiya Jaage Mori” and an unforgettable tarana. Suyash Rajput on harmonium and Mukesh Rasgaya on tabla provided beautiful accompaniment, making the presentation even more memorable.
A large number of music experts, music lovers, writers, heads of departments, faculty members and students of RNTU and SGSU marked their creative presence on the occasion.
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