India’s devotional music is as diverse as its faiths, shaped by regions, languages, and centuries of spiritual seeking. This art form continues to evolve, finding new expressions while preserving its ancient essence, speaking to contemporary hearts that seek connection to something greater than themselves.
Conceptualized by Vocalist and Performer Himali Vyas Naik, this is an extraordinary musical experience that weaves together these diverse threads of devotional heritage into a singular, transformative journey. Her charismatic voice and vision bring together the sacred and the contemporary. Alakh unfolds across four immersive segments: meditative verses by saints like Kabir, Meera, and Ganga Sati; beloved Gujarati folk and devotional melodies that stir memory and community; a “Coke Studio”-inspired set blending Indian classical bandish with contemporary arrangements; and a rousing finale featuring raw and powerful forms of devotion such as Dakla and the Shiv Taandav Stotra. The journey also includes Christian prayers like Ave Maria and Lead Kindly Light, as well as Abhangs, Baul songs, and Shabads, spanning a rich spectrum of regional devotional traditions. Each segment flows into the next, crafting an arc of devotion that is deeply personal and joyously collective.
Join us for an evening where music becomes meditation, where ancient poetry finds a new voice, and where the colours of devotion paint a canvas of spiritual celebration.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Royal Opera House Theatre: Mumbai, Mama Parmanand Marg, Opera House, Charni Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400004, India
INR 499
