Konkani Seethakalyan Lullaby by Smt. Nirupama Pandurang Shenoy.

Sitting at our desktops, far away from the lap of our mother, or even the loving care of our grandma, Don’t we wish that we get to hear that soothing lullaby once more?

Ananth Joisa’s Grandma Smt. Nirupama Shenoy, blesses us with that rare privilege by gracing us as our Seniormost artist. At her strong 73rd year, She has had the privilege of singing this lullaby to 25 of her children/grandchildren over the years.

The lullaby of Seethakalyan, an episode from the Holy Ramayana, speaks about how religious values begin from the hand that rocks our cradles, or should i say.. the voice that sings the lullaby :-).. now thats the beauty of our GSB culture!

More glories straight from the song:

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At our Sweet sixteen, Radio Idli stays young and vibrant as ever with great showcase of talent and good participation. This edition comes loaded with lots of music as ever.

We begin with the speciality of the issue, an Innovation by Vivek as he records a duet with Archana over a phone call!! Hats off to Vivek and his great efforts that keeps the spirit of Radio Idli of being able to sing together regardless of distance!

Vivek and Archana

Hats off to Vivek for the great effort and idea! Do i see more of you getting ideas of a telephone-band??

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Archana

After the phone call its time for Archana to sing one of my alltime favorites. I am sure there will be many more who like this song! I am glad that she picked this song almost when i was about to give her a farmaish :-).

So here we go.. Pyaar hua chupke se by Archana!

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Dinesh Kamath!

After seeing the first two songs by Daughter Archana, Dineshmaam picks up the microphone and proclaims….. Geet Gaata Hoon Main!!

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Silken Voice Reshma

Reshma has been giving her wonderful contribution as a very strong support to our Radio Idli initiative. She has been generous enough to even share lullabies that she sings to her son Atharva, our youngest singer!

Reshma sings another great song for us today!

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Ashwin Kamath

Sings his heart out to his “Kali” .. Hopefully she turns out to be Anarkali and not Chipkali :-P.. But hearing his wonderful voice, every Kali would like to “Chipko” to Ashwin!! Amen for Ashwin

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My personal apologies to Radhika for being unable to upload her song, which will feature on top in the next weeks edition!

Till then.. All of you . have a great weekend! Stay tuned .. fine tuned and Stay Sixteen Beautiful!

Dont forget to check the Arti Video special below!

Contributed by: Harish Shanbhag, Nikhil Pai and Nagesh Pai.

As GSB’s we have been ardent followers of the religious traditions carried forth by our ancestors. Our religious festivals have given us the spiritual strength and also strong social bonding.

We are proud to share three wonderful videos as a part of our journey to the religious side of the GSB world.

ARTI # 1 Shrimad Sudhindra Teertha Swamiji performing an Arti to their deity, at a function in Vashi, New bombay.

Please click the following link
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2679238695095950159&hl=en

ARTI # 2 Arti of our loving Lord Ganesh at Wadala Mutth Celebrations, Mumbai. (courtesy Harish Shanbhag)
Please click the following link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yB0YE6B_AI

Arti # 3 Arti of Shri Ram at the Shri Rama Mandir, Wadala

The beautiful Rama Temple at Wadala Mutth is a source of Divinity for most mumbai GSBs. Harish and Nikhil have given us the pleasure of the video in the link below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWbF4XCgsqQ

May God Bless us All!!