Music holds crowd in rapture at Sawai Gandharva fest day two

After the duet, senior Carnatic vocalist Sangeeta Katti Kulkarni gave a solo vocal performance showcasing her command over tricky ragas. She rendered Raag Yaman accompanied by two bandishes, which she presented with exceptional clarity and ended with a bhajan by Purandardas, leaving the audience in rapt silence.

The evening’s musical highlight was an extraordinary sitar recital by Anupama Bhagwat, whose mastery of the instrument transported listeners to a world of musical bliss. Her renditions starting with Raag Bihag and ending with an entrancing dhun were highly appreciated. A guest said, “Her recital was absolutely mesmerising; it was one of the highlights of the evening.”.

The accompanists of the fine ensemble included Mayank Bedekar on tabla, Niranjan Lele on harmonium, and Ojas Adhiya for the sitar recital. The synergy of such fine accompanists added to the performances, making them richer.