Pancham Nishad ties up with “YouTooCanRun sports management company
Pancham Nishad ties up with
“YouTooCanRun sports management company
In a bid to combine devotion with fitness, Pancham Nishad, an organisation recognised for promoting Indian classical music, has tied-up with a sports management company
“YouTooCanRun”, a sports management company.
Notably, Pancham Nishad has been organising ‘Bolava Vitthal’ programme on Ashadhi Ekadashi day for the past 17 years. During the event, leading classical vocalists render songs devoted to Lord Vitthala.
According to Pancham Nishad Director Shashi Vyas,
to vie with the annual tradition, a programme is being held on June 29 at the iconic Shanmukhananda Hall, Matunga adding that noted vocalists Devaki Pandit, Padmaja Phenany Joglekar, Jayteerth Mevundi and Anand Bhate will render ‘abhangs’ (devotional poetry) in the event.
En masse “YouTooCanRun”, will unveil the second edition of its ‘Walk with Wari’ app, a digital adaptation of the traditional pilgrimage undertaken on foot by several lakh devotees from Alandi and Dehu to Pandharpur. However, those unable to participate in the marathon walk can do so virtually.
‘Walk with Wari’ allows people to participate in the pilgrimage from the comfort of their homes. E-participants will walk 258 km equivalent to 3,40,000 steps, with three designated rest days from June 10 to June 29, culminating on Ashadi Ekadashi.
Vyas further added, their annual concert is a tribute to Lord Vitthal and aimed at specially bringing the youth to our cultural heritage.” Registration details for ‘Walk with Wari’ can be sought through helpline 9920142195, informed YouTooCanRun Director P Venkataraman.
News input KV Raman
