The Bhajan Samraat Anup Jalota ascribed his skill in dragging a line of a song for a long time while holding his breath -something which has won him acclaim the world over- to the Pranayama of which Baba Ramdev is a world-renowned exponent. “This is helping me retain my skill for years,” he said at a programme in Haridwar organised by Adhyatm Chetna Sangh as part of Geeta Mahotsav on Monday.
Those present were thrilled by the maestro’s skill, not worn out a bit by his advancing age, as he presented Bhajans on Meera Bai and lord Krishna in his distinctive style.
A Muslim girl Imama, student of Delhi Public School, enthralled all present by reciting sloka from Bhagavadgeeta, which earned her a prize in the contest involving students as part of the Geeta Mahotsav. DAV Centenary School student, Arushi Chaudhary won the first prize while the third prize went to Swayamprabha of DPS. Besides, 20 students were given consolation prizes. In the field of education, Dr Yogendranath Sharma Arun was felicitated while and Dr Sunil Batra and Vaidya Somdutt Sharma were felicitated for their contribution in medical service and poet Afzal Manglori for literature, Srishti Agarwal for fine arts and Ram Sharan Chawla for social work. Acharya BalKrishna of Patanjali Yog Peeth was awarded with ‘Geeta Ratna’ award for his outstanding contribution in Ayurveda.