Ruhaniyat 2012

 

Ruhaniyat, the only national festival of its kind, is best described as a unique pilgrimage, the call of the soul that enlivens centuries of spiritual wisdom. The immortal works of great mystics are brought to life by mostly unheard ofbut immensely talented carriers of living traditions from remote parts of the country. Now for the 12th consecutive year the seekers of joy, spiritual wisdom, enchanting music and unheard of living traditions will be delighted to assemble yet again for Ruhaniyat.

Banyan Tree’s annual sufi and mystic music festival Ruhaniyat will be held on December 15 at Jayamahal Palace. Those will be performing include Tannouras, the Dancing Dervishes of Egypt; ‘Polyphony’, with an inbuilt ‘Voice of Angels’ by singers from Bulgaria, an instrumental ensemble of sufiana maqams by musicians of Egypt and Rajasthan; ‘Whirling Dervishes’ of Turkey, Sufi qawwali by qawwals from Pakistan.

The Indian forms to be featured this year are Bharud and Abhang of Tukaram, Dnyaneshwar, Jana Bai, Bahina Bai (Maharashtra), Sukhnani Ojhapalli (Assam), Kapalik Pandvani, a dramatic narration of mystic tales from Mahabharata (Chhattisgarh), Mystic ‘Ravanhatta Ensemble’ with songs from the Pabuji ki Par (Rajasthan), Haunting drums - Eddakya, Thimila, Chenda, Thavil, Mizhavu (Kerala), Sindhi Saraiki of Gujarat, Zikr-e- Rifay by Fakirs – Andhra Pradesh, Baul songs from West Bengal etc.

Language :Multilingual
Length :   3 hrs 30 mins
Note : Entry for 8 Years and above
Date : Dec 15, 2012 
Venue : Jayamahal Palace Hotel, Jayamahal Road, Bangalore 
Time : 06:30 PM
Tickets: Rs. 500