Updated on: 22 January, 2024 01:14 PM IST |Shweta Shah
As Ayodhya Ram Mandir opens its doors to the devotees and the Ram Lalla idol is consecrated, singers and musicians hum the religious tunes of Ram bhajans. Ayodhya is echoing with chants of Jai Shri Ram as PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Ram Mandir. On this historic occasion, singers like Jubin Nautiyal, Alka Yagnik, Kaish Kher, Sonu Nigam, and more sang Ram Bhajans. Lets see the list of singers and musicians who sang these soulful religious songs.
1. Jubin Nautiyal: Mere Ghar Ram Aaye Hain
Jubin Nautiyal and Payal Dev come together to sing the soulful Ram Bhajan Mere Ghar Ram Aaye Hain. Penned by Manoj Muntashir, the song has earned praise straight from India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.An overwhelmed Nautiyal said, “It fills my heart with joy to see Prime Minister Modi's acknowledgment of the song, as it adds a profound layer to this experience, reminding me that music is a universal language that speaks to every heart.”
2. Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan: Jai Shree Ram
As Ayodhya Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony is completed, the two iconic singers reunite to sing the devotional song, which is all about Jai Shree Ram chants. Composed by Shamir Tandon, he explains the motive behind the Ram Bhajan.Tandon said, “I got a large group of choruses to sing the Jai Shree Ram chant, which is the highlight of this song. It’s a simple song that’s straight from the heart and is also very hummable. Alka Ji and Udit are among the most senior and dedicated singers around. They are icons, and I thought they were best suited for this song that has the therapeutic chant Jai Shree Ram.”
3. Sonu Nigam: Avadh Mein Laute Hai Shree Ram
Penned by Ashutosh Agnihotri and sung by Sonu Nigam, Avadh Mein Laute Hai Shree Ram is yet another soothing song that will give you goosebumps. As Ayodhya Ram Mandir opens its doors to devotees today, this Ram Bhajan fits in perfectly to celebrate the historic occasion.Speaking about the making of the Ram Bhajan, Nigam said, “When Ashutosh shared with me a beautiful poem based on Shri Ram, we decided to turn it into a song. Since we didn’t have much time, I assigned this responsibility to my most trusted young boy, Shreyas. We got the song ready in five days.”
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4. Kailash Kher: 5 Ram Sankeertan
As the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony successfully happens today in Ayodhya, Kailash Kher has been chanting devotional Shri Ram bhajans by releasing five songs in five days. Some songs from the album that are gaining popularity are Ram Jyoti Jag Gayi, Ram Ki Sawari, and Ram Ka Rath Jaga, among others.“Hum Ram ji ka sumiran karna chahte the. Humare do bhajan aa chuke hain aur agle teen dino mein teen aur gaane aayenge - Sitaram Sitaram Japa Kar, Ram Hi Paar Lagayenge aur Utar Rahi Mere Ram Ki Sawaari. All five songs are about celebrating and remembering Ram Ji,” says Kher.
5. Hariharan: Sabne Tumhe Pukara Shri Ram Ji
Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded Hariharan's Ram Bhajan as Ayodhya Ram Mandir was inaugurated on January 22. He took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and said the bhajan is going to fill every heart with devotion to the deity.“This Ram Bhajan decorated with the wonderful tunes of Hariharan ji is going to immerse everyone in the devotion of Lord Shri Ram. You too must enjoy this beautiful bhajan (sic),” Modi tweeted.
