Our friend Chetan Hegde got married recently and on the eve of his marriage he had a memorable performance. The artist was none other than the grooms uncle – Shri Prashanth Bhat-maam, son of the revered Shri Bhaskar Bhat-maam of Mulki. (listen to the audio in the complete article)

Konkani Sammelans held by our Saraswat Brethern in the US have been the most popular events in bringing together our community in a country far away from their roots. The “Proud to be Konkani” song has been very memorably preseted at the Sammelan, and we are thankful to have a copy of it, to be shared with Saraswats worldwide!

Pravin Kamath, affectionately known as Pravin Da amongst our founding members has always been an encouraging supporter.
Pravin Da’ brings to us an interview that he took of Shri Kochi Ananth Bhat, duly videographed by his son Neeraj at the Vashi Balaji Mandir, where  Chaturmasya celebrations of Shrimad Sudhindra Teertha Swamiji of Shri Kashi Muth Samsthan was in progress.
Shri Ananth Bhatmaam, has composed numerous bhajans and Bhaavgeet in Konkani language, which is among the largest konkani contribution in poetry and devotional literature. In this context, we also respectfully bow towards the …

Tale of the Honest Cow
contributed by Shri Ramesh Pai, Abu Dhabi

Editor’s note: Shri Ramesh Pai, from Abu Dhabi, (photograph at left) brings to us yet another generous contribution – a Treasure of Konkani culture and literature,
recorded in 1992 at Kerala. This treasure is for all of us to hear, imbibe, and share with all our brethern. Radio Idli team thanks Ramesh maam for giving this opportunity to share this true cultural treasure. Here is what Ramesh-maam has for us:
The Story begins:
A cow, its calf and a Tiger – …

Introduction of our new contributor:
 
Roshan Pai Ramesh is the Chief Editor of the Konkani Dictionary Project (www.savemylanguage.org). His passion is researching and documenting the Konkani Language. He also maintains an extensive collection of Indian coins (pre-british era). Professionally he’s the Director of an IT Consultancy company based in the UK. He does occasionally fancy a pub crawl when he’s not too busy with the above.
Through the ages mankind has come up with some remarkable inventions. Language is one such beautiful invention.
 
Languages progress and evolve over time, enriching themselves as …

Ever imagined a Konkani song on a Hindi Karaoke track ? Listen to this song – original is a Hindi film song from ‘Meraa Saaya’ released in 1966, and sung by Smt. Lata Mangeshkar. But here we have a devotional song in Konkani. Perhaps some of you have heard a portion during some bhajan sessions, especially in and around Kochi. But this one, we are sure, is going to be a treat for your ears.
Audio files below :
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The song starts as “Toonchita …

As per requests from our viewers, i am glad to post the links of all the episodes of Konkani Drama “Rang De basanti” or “Ranga Dee Vasanthi” from start to end!. Happy viewing

Curtain Raiser
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Well people after a looooong break with the second episode of the Puneri Thecha.. So we hope u guys give us the same kind of encouragement that you gave us for the first episode… So presenting to you the second episode of the Puneri Thecha

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First of all, lets start this day with a Bhajan of Shri Raam. Bharathi Nayak asks for His blessings this saturday. with “BHAJAMANA RAAM“…..

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Here is Ananth Anna’s Mamama …

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 …