Reader's Lamp

Meditation with Morning Raga
Experience the transformative power of music "Meditation with Morning Raga", a soulful event designed to bring peace, harmony, and mindfulness to your day. Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of classical Indian music as you explore the meditative connection between sound and serenity.

Event Highlights
Performance by: Dr. Anand Mishra – Renowned sitar virtuoso, known for his soulful renditions and deep mastery of Indian classical music.
Dr. Sandip Rao Kewale – An accomplished tabla artist who complements the sitar with mesmerizing rhythms, creating a perfect balance of melody and rhythm.

Organizer:
This unique event is brought to you by the Reader's Lamp Foundation in collaboration with International Music Centre Ashram, one of Varanasi's oldest and most esteemed music schools.

Music Therapy:
Discover how the vibrations and rhythms of Indian classical music can guide you to a state of meditation and mental clarity. The morning raga, often associated with dawn and renewal, will calm your mind and rejuvenate your spirit.

Event Details
Date & Time: Entrance at 8:30 AM
Concert from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

Venue:
International Music Centre Ashram, Varanasi

Tickets:
₹400 per person (inclusive of a light breakfast with tea)

Book Your Spot
Seating is limited, so secure your place in advance for this serene musical journey.

Let the enchanting sounds of the sitar and tabla awaken your inner peace and set the tone for a beautiful day ahead. Join us for an unforgettable morning of meditation through music.
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Balamani Amma was born on 19 July 1909 . She had no formal education, and the tutelage under her maternal uncle and his collection of books helped her become a poet. At age 19, Amma married V.M. Nair. She left for Kolkata after her marriage to live with her husband. Amma was the mother of writer Kamala Surayya, (also known as Kamala Das), who translated one of her mother's poems, "The Pen", which describes the loneliness of a mother. Balamani Amma published more than 20 anthologies of poems, several prose works, and translations. Her first poem "Kooppukai" was published in 1930.[7] Her first recognition came when she received the Sahithya Nipuna Puraskaram, an award from Pariksh*th Thampuran, former ruler of Kingdom of Cochin. Nivedyam is the collection of poems of Balamani Amma from 1959 to 1986.Balamani Amma continues to be known as the ‘amma’ (mother) and ‘muthassi’ (grandmother) of Malayalam poetry. Poet Balamani Amma was the recipient of various awards and honours including Padma Bhushan in 1987, Sahitya Akademi Award in 1965, and Saraswati Samman in 1995.