New Delhi: Chants of “Jai Shri Ram,” the echoing resonance of Hanuman *bhajans*, and thousands of devotees swaying to the music—the evening at the Luv Kush Ramlila, held at the Red Fort grounds, transformed into an unforgettable celebration of devotion and melody. This happened when popular singer Sunil Lodhi, accompanied by his band, delivered a spectacular performance of Hanuman *bhajans* infused with a contemporary, high-energy “clubbing” style. The unique musical approach of the ‘Saaj & Prakhar’ band created such an enchanting atmosphere that the audience was completely immersed in the spirit of devotion, dancing along to the music.
Arjun Kumar, President of the Luv Kush Ramlila Committee, noted the immense enthusiasm among the attendees. Long before dusk, the Ramlila grounds were already packed with spectators. Men, women, children, and the elderly arrived in large numbers to witness the live performance by Sunil Lodhi, featuring popular *bhajans* from the film *Hanuman Ansh*. This blend of music, faith, and entertainment made the entire event truly special.
The Grounds Resonate with the Coronation of Lord Ram; A High-Energy Devotional Journey Begins
The event commenced with a poignant staging of the Ramlila—covering the return of Mother Sita from Lanka to Ayodhya, the *Agni Pariksha* (trial by fire), the dialogue between Hanuman and Bharat, and finally, the coronation of Lord Ram. During this segment, Member of Parliament Bansuri Swaraj performed the coronation ritual by applying a *tilak* to Lord Ram. Following this, the Red Fort grounds became the setting for a vibrant gathering of devotion and music. The ‘Hanuman Bhajan’ event was graced by several distinguished guests, including Union Minister Chirag Paswan, Member of Parliament and singer Manoj Tiwari, Swati (daughter of former President Ram Nath Kovind), and Anupriya, producer of the film ‘Hanuman Ansh’.
Devotees swayed to the devotional song, “Maine Tere Hi Bharose Hanuman”
The live event was hosted by renowned compere Kavya Kulhadi. As singer Sunil Lodhi and his team took the stage, the entire venue resonated with applause and chants. His popular devotional songs, “Maine Tere Hi Bharose Hanuman” and “Sagar Naiya Daar Dai,” left the audience deeply moved. He continued to perform several other popular *bhajans*, creating an atmosphere filled with devotion. Meanwhile, the musical duo ‘Saaj and Prakhar’—a husband-and-wife team—presented *bhajans* in a unique, modern style, accompanied by their band. The rhythmic beats, powerful vocals, and the fervor of devotion kept the audience swaying for a long time. Union Minister Chirag Paswan, Manoj Tiwari, and other guests were also seen enjoying the musical celebration.
Guests honored with a gada(mace) of Lord Hanuman
The Luv Kush Ramlila Committee honored all the guests by presenting them with a *gada* (mace)—the symbol of strength and courage associated with Lord Hanuman. Present on the occasion were several committee office-bearers, including General Secretary Subhash Goyal, Chairman Pawan Gupta, Senior Vice-President Satya Bhushan Jain, as well as Akhil Singhal, Ankur Goyal, Saurav Gupta, Sandeep Bhutani, Brijmohan Goyal, Gaurav Suri, Praveen Singhal, Sanjay Verma, Veeru Sindhi, and Rajkumar Gupta.
