Sacred Temple

Musicians of Braja Mandala

Vrindavam Dham, Braj Mandala, Cintamani, the highest of holy places in India.

A radius of 60 miles, comprised of 12 forests, a Paridram path, a pilgrim's trail for circumambulating this area, hosting over 5000 temples, the transcendental land of Radha & Krishna, gods of love, beauty, art & music.

This is a presentation of an extremely rare and sacred collection of temple musicians and their sacred music. Produced and recorded and re-mastered by RikSharaj on location in the temples of Brah Mandala. As I have been so gifted to have lived in this land for 7 l=years living and breathing in the music since 1970. Now its my desire to share the experience of a cross-section of renowned and saintly temple sings, drummers and evotees of many traditions Specifically from this holiest of pilgramage places in the world. Tradition says Vrindava Dham is a trans-dimensional vortex, a gateway to anyone who visits there in any form.

Rik also performs alongside the local temple musicians on most tracks. Part of the proceeds from the sales of the series will go towards documenting similar music around the world, and bringing the musicians to the west.

Credits:

Tabla meistro Mohan Sham and party

Pandit Nanda Lal of jaipur, of the main teachers and temple singers of vrindavan

Pandit Deva Chaudri, Surbahar (bass sitar) and sitar

Manipuri singers and dancers

Rik Sharaj original bhajans composed and recorded in vrindavan.

Various temple singers, wandering minstrels, kirtan parties and pilgrims.