Bhaktimala - Shri Vishnu Sahasranamavali v.1

Bhaktimala – Shri Vishnu Sahasranamavali v.1 is a devotional music release by vocalist Kishori Amonkar. The album forms part of the Bhaktimala series and presents a rendition of the Vishnu Sahasranamam, a sacred Hindu hymn consisting of 1000 names of Lord Vishnu. Amonkar performs the work in the khayal style of Hindustani classical music, adhering to the traditions of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana.

Amonkar released the album in an unspecified year under an undocumented label. The primary format remains unconfirmed, though devotional albums of this nature commonly appeared on vinyl records, audio cassettes, or compact discs during her active recording period. The release contains two tracks: Shri Vishnu Dhyanam and Shri Vishnu Sahasranamavali. The opening track, Shri Vishnu Dhyanam, serves as an invocatory meditation, while the second track delivers the full recitation of the Vishnu Sahasranamam with Amonkar’s characteristic vocal phrasing and improvisational taans.

The album reflects Amonkar’s engagement with devotional repertoire alongside her classical performances. Her interpretation emphasizes the lyrical and melodic intricacies of the hymn while maintaining the liturgical structure of the text. The accompaniment details, including instrumental support or additional artists, are not documented in available sources. The release aligns with Amonkar’s broader discography, which spans classical ragas, semi-classical forms, and devotional compositions.

No commercial reception data, chart performance, or sales figures are recorded for this release. The album’s historical context places it within the tradition of Indian classical and devotional recordings produced for spiritual and artistic audiences. Further details regarding production credits, recording sessions, or alternate editions remain unverified.