Taking the wave of Bhajan Clubbing forward in Lucknow, a special event was held at UP Darshan Park, drawing people in traditional attire, ready for a different kind of night out. Headlined by Raghav Raja, musician, the evening opened with Ganesh Vandana and quickly moved into Rama Rama Rat Te Rat Te and Veer Hanumana. From the start, the crowd was immersed. Hands went up, people swayed, some clapped to the rhythm, others sang along. The space felt less like an event and more like a shared experience.
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Ankit Pandey and Roopal Shukla
As the set moved through Mangal Bhawan Amangal Haari, Har Har Mahadev and Om Namah Shivay, the energy kept building. Raghav Raja kept the flow alive by interacting with the audience in between, sharing small stories and taking requests.
(L) Aishani Singh (R) Shikhar Khanna
Ankur Kapoor and Diksha Kapoor
Sakshi Shukla, who attended with her friends, said, “We usually go out to cafes, but this felt very different in the best way. We had such a good time together, and remembering the divine like this made it even more special.”
Anushka Kapoor and Parul Kapoor
(L) Jyoti Gupta (R) Tushar Mehrotra
(L) Nandini Jha (R) Chhavi Gupta and Shraddha Patel
Aditi Pandey, who came with her parents, shared, “It is not always easy to find something that both generations enjoy equally. Here, we were all vibing together, singing along, and just enjoying the moment. This was a perfect getaway I had with my parents. I really hope more such evenings happen.”Flower showers during the performances added a festive touch. The evening closed with Hanuman Chalisa, sung in unison. Voices rose together, bringing the evening to a calm, collective finish.— Manas Mishra
