Dr Subhadra Desai - Vedic Wisdom & Meditative Music

Dr. Subhadra Desai is a classical vocalist of Hindustani genre whose performances have drawn attention for their contemplative character. As a researcher and academic she has worked on the oral traditions of Samavedic chanting and taught Sanskrit at Delhi University. She is an empanelled artist with Indian Council for Cultural Relations, and is an accredited A grade artist at All India Radio.
Dr. Desai has composed music for ancient Sanskrit and Pali texts in classical Ragas, and presented them as theme-based recitals. In addition to her performance engagements, she presents lecture-demonstrations and workshops on Indian Music at various Academic and Cultural Institutions, namely Centre for Cultural Resources & Training (CCRT), India Habitat Centre as part of Master Class, India International Centre and others.
Dr. Desai is a keen researcher of Indian Culture and has a Doctoral degree in Sanskrit from University of Delhi. Her academic works include two published books:
1. Music in Valmiki’s Ramayana: (pub. Shubhi Publications, 2008) has received wide recognition across the globe. It is housed in several important libraries including the Loeb Library at Harvard University.
2. Indian Women Seers and their Songs: The Unfettered Note was jointly published by Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts and Aryan Publications, 2017.
Dr. Desai has investigated Samavedic traditions of Vedic chanting, the outcome of which is published as part of her research with IGNCA.
Please join us at The Raaga Room for a soulful conversation with Dr. Desai

[@AdhiyogaSystem]

I feel fortunate that I came across Dr. Desai. I feel honored that she accepted my friendship on media. I can only salute to all of you.

[@AdhiyogaSystem]

What a beautiful interview where the Interviewer does not dominate but asks only relevant questions and the answerer knows what she is talking and not going out of the context. Pranam.

[@TheRaagaRoom]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching the interview. Talking to Dr. Desai was indeed insightful ✨️

[@ShuchitaRao]

Very nice Subhadraji..

[@TheRaagaRoom]

Thank You 😊

[@payalsachdeva1759]

Thanks to the raaga room to select such great artist with vast knowledge .

[@TheRaagaRoom]

Thank You 😊

[@hemanthmurthy9669]

Dear Deepa ji, you are truly blessed to interview Dr Subhadra Desai ji, multi talented , Doctorate in sanskrit and a great singer above all a spiritual leader 🙏🙏🙏 even watching her live is a blessing to all of us. Deepa ji you are too good in designing such interviews and introduce such personalities to this world and our community . God bless you Deepa ji and wish you to conduct more such interviews and presentations .. 🙏🙏🙏 Hemanth 🙏🙏🙏

[@TheRaagaRoom]

Thank you so very much Hemanthji for your kind and heartfelt message. The Raaga Room definitely needs support from viewers like yourself. Best Wishes

[@subhadradesaimusic]

Thank you Hemant Murthy ji.

[@advaitavadinikaul9243]

It's always wonderful to listen to Dr Subhadra Desai ji. Spirituality is so powerful! Compliments to the organisers for this beautiful presentation 🌷

[@TheRaagaRoom]

Thank You so much 😊

[@subhadradesaimusic]

Thank you Dr Advaitavadini Kaul ji.

[@janhavirao6700]

very beautiful conversaion. thanks to" Ragaroom".

[@TheRaagaRoom]

Thank you so much 😊

[@chetanajani4357]

😍😍

[@chitrayudhghatak]

👍👍

[@SwaranjaliDelhi]

Great initiative taken by you all. Excellent Artist selection

[@TheRaagaRoom]

Thank you so much🙏

[@Servant_of_1111]

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[@vkp1976]

In our Uttarakhand ,there is a tradition of singing Mangal geet similar to Saamved Singing. I do not know how it was came in tradition.

[@TheRaagaRoom]

Would love to learn more