Shankar Mahadevan to perform in Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, says " yeh meri sabse badi kamaai hai..."

Shankar Mahadevan to perform in Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

Renowned Grammy-winning composer and singer Shankar Mahadevan is set to deliver two spectacular performances at the highly anticipated Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, taking place in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, starting January 13.

Mahadevan will grace the event with his first performance on January 16, marking the inauguration of the cultural festivities. He will return for an encore on January 28, further enriching the spiritual and cultural grandeur of this iconic gathering. The Maha Kumbh Mela, celebrated every 12 years, attracts millions of devotees, making it one of the largest religious events in the world.

In a recent interview, the Breathless singer expressed his gratitude and excitement about this opportunity, sharing that he feels deeply blessed to be a part of such a prestigious and spiritual event.

While talking to Hindustan Times, Mahadevan said, "I feel blessed and happy to do my music seva. This is the punya of my 30-35 years of musical journey aur yeh meri sabse badi kamaai hai. This is going to be my first visit to Kumbh, and that too the Maha Kumbh, which happens once in 12 years. I am told that astrologically, such positioning of constellations [as seen during the Maha Kumbh] happens only once in 144 years. I have always wished to do a seva at the Kumbh, but kabhi sanyog nahin bann paaya. I’m also looking forward to taking a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam."

He is scheduled to perform at the opening ceremony on January 16.

"I believe PM Narendra Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath would be there too. On Jan 28, I’ll be performing for Swami Kailashanand Giri Maharaj, the acharya mahamandaleshwar of the Niranjani Akhara,” Shankar added.

The 57-year-old feels that this is a divine phase of his life: “Last year, I was fortunate that I got an opportunity to sing during the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla at Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, followed by an opportunity to perform at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, where I sang songs of Lord Shiv and Maa Ganga. This year, too, I have a bhajan (penned by poet-turned-lyricist Yatindra Mishra) releasing on Shri Ram Temple’s first anniversary today (as per tithi). This is the power of music. I feel blessed that God has chosen me from 135-crore Indians for something so special.”

He adds, "I am looking forward to sing last Kumbh's anthem Chalo Kumbh Chalein which was written by (lyricist) Prasoon Joshi, Bhola Bhandari and others."

Many of his devotional renditions, such as hymns dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the Shiv Tandav Stotra, the Mahamrityunjay Mantra, the Gayatri Mantra, and the Hanuman Chalisa, have gained immense popularity and are widely cherished.