Bhajan on Mata Kheerbhawani hits stands

Dignitaries releasing the Bhajan of Mata Raignya at Jammu on Thursday. — Excelsior/Rakesh
Dignitaries releasing the Bhajan of Mata Raignya at Jammu on Thursday. — Excelsior/Rakesh

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, June 13: A devotional song dedicated to Mata Kheer Bhawani was released today by Ritu Singh founder and Director Delhi Public School Jammu, Katra and Nagbani, vice chairperson Maharaja  Harisingh Social and Educational Foundation and Director Hariniwas Palace Hotel at a function held at Press Club here, today. Ritu Singh was the chief guest on the occasion.
Guest of Honour Rashim Deepika Thusoo, Financial Advisor Science and Technology Government of J&K and Tarun Uppal social activist and founder of Nirbhay Bharat Foundation were the guests of honour.
The devotional song titled “Maaji Raignye Rot Tulmulli Sathan” has been written and sung by Kanwal Peshin renowned poet and writer who has many credits to his name and the song has been produced by Athrot Cultural Foundation. Music has been arranged by Rajesh Khar and video/ audio has been recorded at Kongposh Studio Jammu.
The song is about ancient Kheer Bhawani Tulmulla Mela the lyrics so aptly written are describing the journey of Mata from Lanka to Kashmir and discovery by a Kashmiri Pandit Brahmin Taplooji and its values the Bhakti Bhaaw is visible with Mata Raignya visuals from Shalimar Garden Sahibabad, Raithan Budgam and Tulmulla Ganderbal Kashmir which makes this presentation more beautiful the writer in the concluding part prays for the wellbeing of all and seeks blessings for the devotees in a peaceful atmosphere with prosperity Athrot Cultural Foundation is headed by RK Pandita and Abhimanyu Peshin and are devoted to preserve culture and language it may be recalled that the song also depicts the significance of Zyeasht Ashtami the Pradurbhaw Diwas of Mata Raignya. A short video titled Raignya Astuti depicting various Asthapans of Mata Kheerbhawani across the country.
Speaking on the release function Ritu Singh applauded the role of organizers specially writer and singer for the wonderful presentation of the devotional song. Other guests Rashim Deepika Thusoo and Tarunuppal also appreciated the Athrot team for the wonderful work they have been doing and special praise for preserving cultural and religious heritage of Jammu and Kashmir. The guests were felicitated by Kanwal Peshin with a Mata Raignya Pratima. A mammoth gathering at Kheerbhawani Tulmulla Ganderbal shall be witnessing the live streaming of the song as it shall also be released at Tulmulla Ganderbal at the lotus feet of Mata Kheerbhawani in the evening on the eve of Zeath Ashtami through Vomedh Theatre Group headed by Rohit Bhat.