The Bhopalites witnessed the Ramayana Chanting (Ramayan Gayan) here on Monday at Sant Hirdaram Auditorium. Organised by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Bhopal chapter the performance was staged by the artistes of Hindu Cultural Association l’Esperance Trebutches, Mauritius. The programme is being organized under the Horizon series of cultural events by ICCR.
While talking about the programme Nityanand Shrivastava, regional officer of ICCR said, “When the indentured labourers went to Mauritius, they took the ‘Ram Charit Manas’ along with them as their heritage. Since then they are singing the verse of Ram Charit Manas and preserving their heritage in Mauritius.” This formed the part of intangible cultural heritage of Mauritius.
To promote and preserve this heritage in Mauritius, Sanatan Dharma Temples Federation organizes Ramayan Chanting competition every year. Besides, Ministry of Art and Culture provides assistance to this initiative.
Elaborating further, he informed that the l’Esperance Trebutches, troupe from Mauritius was the winner of the competition in year 2012.
The eve began with portraying the pure bhakti and love towards lord Ram. The l’Esperance Trebutches troupe performed the verses of Ram Charit Manas in Mauritian style before the Bhopalites. The performance was full with energy maintaining the glimpses of cultural heritage.
After giving a splendid beginning to the performance, the troupe also performed folk Mauritian songs that are related to the tales of Ramayana.The performance of the troupe from Mauritius explained the legend of Ramayana before the Bhopalites.
It was a delightful experience for the audiences to watch such a different show live. Moreover, the troupe used Hindustani classical instruments like Harmonium, Tabla, chimta, dholak and manjeera. The usage of thee instruments added more zeal to their performance. The audiences enjoyed the show to the fullest and with full ecstasy.