Gurmat Sangeet in Leicester (East Midlands)

The Sant Nirankari Mission, continues to promote and keep alive the Ancient Arts of India in the UK and as a result it was decided by the devotees in Leicester, to organise an evening of Gurmat Sangeet at the Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan in Leicester. The intention was to exhibit young musical talent as well as benefit from great Musical Ustads from the region. The youngsters were given an opportunity to perform first and there were Tabla Recitals by Dhru and also a Sitar performance from Abhimanyu during the evening. The programme actually commenced by some young Nirankari Devotees, performing a Shabad from the Sampuran Avtar Bani after which the musical acts began.

Gurpal Singh (Tabla); Avtar Singh (Vocals Taus), Ranbir Singh (Vocals Taus), Balbir Singh (Vocals), Ustad Surjeet Singh (Saraa).

People from all over the area were in attendance making the event a great success. After the first session and pursuant to the interval, a DVD called the Eternal Truth was shown to all in attendance. This gave the message of the Sant Nirankari Mission and many invitees were given the message of Baba Ji, which was greatly appreciated.

Dhruv Thanki (Tabla), Jay Shah (Tabla), Navroop Arora (Harmonium)	Abhimanyu Bose (Sitar), and Jasmohan Singh (Tabla)	Leicester Sangeet party

This DVD was followed by the Grand Finale which came from devotees of the Naamdhari Satsang, including the great Sarangi Maestro Bhai Surjit Singh and Taus Player (which is an ancient string instrument meaning Peacock in Persian) Bhai Ranbir Singh. There were also supporting musicians who were exceptional, enthralling the audience. Ranbir Singh said, that he was very pleased to perform in the Bhawan and was grateful to the organisers for bringing together people of all backgrounds and faiths. It was suggested by him that this was not common in this world, where places of worship are themselves divided. It was pleasing to note that some level of unity was found in the audience at the Bhawan. The devotees were all trained at the Naamdhari Headquarters, Bhaini Sahib in Punjab and their music was appreciated.

The Flora Sisters	Sections of Audience

The night ended with the presentation of awards to all the performers and refreshments being served. Again the Mission stands tall in given people the opportunity to express their devotion through Music, thereby spreading the fragrances of His Holiness Baba Ji's message to new listeners.

The local organisers were thanked for bringing about such a wonderful evening in particular Gurprit Matharu, the Sevadal who were in attendance an the exhibition team whose work was displayed for all people attending to learn about the philosophy and work of the Mission.

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