Come December 8, the pristine valleys along the river Narmada will reverberate with a synthesis of music and meditation, organised by the Osho Dhyan Sadhna Kendra in collaboration with the Bhedaghat Municipal Council and the district administration.

The Osho Music and Meditation Festival—marking the birth anniversary of the philosopher Guru Osho on December 11—will be held under the guidance of Swami Prem Paras and Ma Rebecca.

The festival will feature celebrated musicians like Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, renowned percussionist Shivmani, the world-famous young tabla exponent Ojas Adhiya, celebrated dholak player Girish Vishva, and Swami Chaitanya Kirti.

Saregama winner Nilanajana Ray, Indian Idol star Sawai Bhatt, and singing sensation Sharad Sharma will mesmerise the audience with their performances. Swami Prem Paras said that Osho practised meditation in Jabalpur, and we aim to upgrade the city’s meditation centre to bring it up to par with the Pune Ashram.

Ma Rebecca, who arrived from Switzerland, said that the peaceful atmosphere created by Mother Narmada makes the place extremely significant for meditation.

Organisers also mentioned that those interested in participating in the event can register to join various meditation sessions, which will include practices such as Kundalini, Vipassana, Osho Chakra, and Dynamic Meditation.

The main attraction at the festival includes a scintillating performance of whirling Sufi dervishes led by Sufi Manoj and his troupe from Mumbai on December 8.

On December 9, an afternoon dance celebration will be followed by a gala of folk dances in the evening.

On December 10, globally recognised percussionist Shivmani and Bollywood music composer Swami Shri Prem Paras will perform a joint musical collaboration.

On December 11, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia will perform a flute recital, followed by performances by television artistes Sawai Bhatt, Nilanajana Roy, and Sharad Sharma.

The evening will close with Girish Vishva leading the Vishw Rockers in a mesmerising extravaganza.On December 12, India’s Got Talent star Agrohi, a rapper, will perform.

On December 13, Swami Prem Paras and the band Surkhumari will take the audience on a wonderful spiritual journey with their performance titled "From Sound to Peace."On December 14, a Tantra Prana Meditation Festival with Swami Chaitanya Kirti will be followed by an event titled "Meditators Got Talent."On December 15, a session on Dynamic Meditation will be held for participants.