India: Sitarist, mental health advocate and music producer Rishab Rikhiram Sharma has officially announced the release of his highly anticipated independent single ‘Rama Rama’. Dropping just in time for the festive season, the bhajjan is positioned to be one of the biggest festive music releases of the year and serve as the poignant soundtrack for Lord Ram’s homecoming this Diwali.
In Indian tradition, Diwali celebrates the historic return of Lord Ram to his kingdom of Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and his victory over darkness. Just as the citizens of Ayodhya lit rows of clay lamps to welcome their king, ‘Rama Rama’ serves as a contemporary musical treat for devotees worldwide, capturing the euphoria, reverence and joy of Diwali.
While many artists perform traditional bhajans, the young neo-classical musician brings his signature, transcendent magic to this bhajan that holds deep cultural significance and is widely celebrated across the Hindi, Bhojpuri, and Maithili-speaking communities. Set to an 8-beat Bhajani cycle, the devotional single is composed in Raga Mishra Khamaj and brought to life through instruments such as table, dholak, flute, shennai and duff led by the divine resonance of the sitar. This traditional bhajan
Ultimately, ‘Rama Rama’ captures the true cultural sound of India by blending centuries-old Sanatan Dharma wisdom with a grand, cinematic music video. The video was filmed at the historic 260-year-old Kusum Sarovar on the Govardhan Parikrama route to beautifully bridge the divine connection between Lord Ram and Lord Krishna. While Govardhan is eternally famous for Krishna’s leelas, ancient lore profess that Lord Ram promised a grieving Govardhan Hill which missed the chance to be part of the Ram Setu bridge that he would return to lift it in his next avatar as Krishna. Shooting the bhajan against the sarovar’s sacred waters perfectly reflects this unified consciousness, letting the land of Braj stand as a timeless witness to the name of Lord Ram.
Rishab Rikhiram Sharma states, “’Rama Rama’ is my musical offering for this auspicious season. For me, the sitar is not just an instrument, it is a medium to connect with the divine and channel a sense of deep peace. Lord Ram’s homecoming represents the ultimate return of light, hope and righteousness into our lives. By filming this at the sacred Kusum Sarovar, I wanted to capture the philosophy of different leelas, different eras but one eternal divinity and create a soundtrack that makes every devotee feel the euphoria of that divine return. I hope this track brings the same joy, healing and festive magic to listeners that we felt while creating it.”
Rishab’s ability to breathe new life into sacred music is well-documented. This release follows a string of critically acclaimed devotional projects and chart-topping past releases, including his deeply resonant renditions of traditional bhajans like ‘Mera Satguru Pyaara’ and ‘Shiv Kailash’ and his soulful interpretations of ancient chants. These tracks have collectively garnered millions of streams, solidifying his reputation as a bridge between the youth and classical spirituality.
Beyond his releases, Rishab continues to perform on the world’s most prestigious stages having debuted his Sitar for Mental Health initiative at London’s Royal Albert Hall last month with New York’s Carnegie Hall next in the pipeline.
‘Rama Rama’ is available on all major streaming platforms. The official music video can be viewed on Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s official YouTube.
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