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Bhajan Clubbing Night 2.0 Brings AI-Driven

Spiritual Concert Experience to New Jersey

OUR BUREAU
Marlton, NJ
fusion of devotion, music, and
technology took center stage
A the Indian Cultural Center
at
(ICC) of South Jersey as Cultivate
Talents Unlimited LLC hosted Bhajan
Clubbing Night 2.0, an immersive spir-
itual concert that drew hundreds of at-
tendees from across the Tri-State area.
Organised by Cultivate Talents
co-founders Jyotsna and Tarun Shar-
ma, the event reimagined traditional
bhajan singing through a modern con-
cert-style format featuring AI-pow-
ered visuals, live bands, and interac-
tive audience participation.
The evening marked an evolu-
tion of the “Bhajan Clubbing” con- tions of the Hanuman Chalisa accom-
cept, blending devotional music with panied by instruments such as the mri-
high-energy stage production. Under dangam and harmonium.
the creative direction of Tarun Shar- The second half of the evening
ma, AI and machine learning tools shifted into a high-energy bhajan fu-
were used to generate synchronized sion performance led by a 15-member
visual content displayed on massive Cultivate Talents ensemble. Over two
LED screens. The imagery, featuring and a half hours, the group performed
dynamic representations of Hindu de- across five thematic segments dedicat-
ities, pulsed in rhythm with live perfor- ed to Shri Ram and Hanuman, Devi
mances, creating what organisers de- Maa, Lord Shiva, Shree Radha Krish-
scribed as a “divine jam” atmosphere. na, and a collective bhajan jam session.
Attendees ranging from children Music direction was led by Payel
to senior citizens participated in call- Das, with vocal contributions from
and-response singing and dance, with Nidhi Mishra, Aparna Oak, Anchal
the floor kept open throughout the Sinha Srivastav, Rajan Sharma, and
three-hour programme. Organisers others. The Shiva Tandav Stotram
said this format was designed to break segment, performed by 16-year-old
the conventional separation between vocalist Ishaan Manurker, became
performer and audience, encouraging one of the most talked-about mo-
continuous engagement. ments of the evening, drawing strong
The event also drew several emotional responses from the audi-
prominent community leaders and ence and praise for the inclusion of
dignitaries, including entrepreneur young performers.
and philanthropist Piyush Patel, Pan- The event also featured the launch
dit Praveen Shastri of Sanatan Mandir of the devotional album Shiv ki Mahi-
Parsippany, philanthropist Anu Ku- ma, composed and performed by Rajan
mari of Suhag Jewelers, and Tejal Sharma, marking a formal addition to
Shah, President of VHPA and Chair- the group’s expanding musical portfolio.
woman of HMEC. Other attendees Instrumentation blended tradi-
included Dr. Vijay Jolly, Neeraj and tional and contemporary sounds, with
Pramod Bhagat of the World Peace & musicians including Monty Lalani on
Health Foundation, Dr. Ravi Murar- tabla, Hemant Sharma on dholak,
ka of Bharatiya Temple (PA), and ICC Anil Sachdeva on drums and djembe,
Marlton leadership Jayesh Parikh and Surya Mukerjee on keyboards, and
Amrita Desai. Sanket Bakshi on bass guitar. scribed the event as its most advanced in production, consulting, and talent
The programme opened with a The evening concluded with a col- spiritual concert experience to date, management, said its goal is to create
traditional Ganesh Vandana, followed lective rendition of Aarti Kunj Bihari citing its integration of cultural tra- platforms that bridge Indian heritage
by a 45-minute classical devotional Ki, as attendees participated in a clos- dition with emerging technologies as with modern creative expression,
segment by the Kevin & Krishna Das ing moment of devotion and reflection. central to its vision. while nurturing emerging talent across
Sharma ensemble, featuring recita- Cultivate Talents Unlimited de- The organisation, which operates arts and technology.

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