Guru Smt. Savita Sreeram
The Varkari Sampradhaya was pioneered by Sant Gnyaneshwar around 750 years ago - around the 13th Century . Both Sant Gnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Namdev Maharaj through their work, devotion and bhakti could initiate a sampradaya that did not attach importance to caste or creed but only devotion to Lord Panduranga. This was the birth of "Bhakti Sampradaya" wherein it was possible to attain Godliness merely through Bhakti (devotion) and this could be easily adopted and practiced by the masses.
Abhang or Abhanga is again a form of devotional poetry sung in the language Marathi in praise of the Lord predominantly Vithal also known as Vithoba. They are Simple, Bhakthi Bhava soaked compositions.
In this workshop you get to learn Abhangs written by great Saints like Sant Tukaram, Sant Namdev, Sant Gnyaneshwar, Sant Chokamela, Sant Eknath, Sant Janabai and some contemporary saints!
Prerequisite: Trained in singing a few varnams and kritis.
Dates: 11th & 12th April 2026
Day: Saturday and sunday
Number of sessions: 2
Timings: 8 am to 10 am IST
Duration per session: 2 hrs
Online platform : Zoom
Class size : Group (15 to 25)
Tentative list of Abhangs:
- Hari Roopa Dhyaavu Hari Roopa Paahu - Swami Swaroopanand
- Rajasa Sukumara Madanaacha Puthala - Sant Tukaram
- Guru Mata Guru Pita - Sant Ekanath
- Jani Mhane - Sant Jana bai
- Majhe Manoratha - Sant Namdev
Note: The above list of Abhangs is subject to change
