About Bhaktimala - Shakti Volume 2
Bhaktimala – Shakti Volume 2 is a studio album of devotional and classical music released in 2005. The album features performances by vocalists Pandit Jasraj and Ashwini Bhide Deshpande. The recording presents a collection of bhajans and bandishes dedicated to Hindu deities, rendered in the Hindustani classical tradition.
The album was issued on compact disc in 2005. The label information remains undocumented in available sources. The release comprises seven tracks, blending dhrupad-influenced compositions with lighter devotional forms. Notable tracks include Meri Ek Antar Abhilash, a contemplative piece in slow tempo, and Niranjani Narayani, a composition praising the divine feminine. Jagadamb appears twice in distinct renditions, emphasizing variations in rhythmic and melodic treatment. Jwalatkoti Balark and Tero Chakar Kare Pukar incorporate faster taans and layakari, while Jai, Jai, Jai Giriraj Kishori adopts a celebratory tone. The closing track, Main Dharu Tiharo Dhyan, returns to a meditative structure.
Pandit Jasraj contributes his signature Mewati gharana style, marked by elongated alaps and gamak-heavy phrasing. Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, representing the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, introduces intricate taan patterns and a brighter tonal quality. The accompaniment details, including instrumentalists or percussionists, are not specified in the available context. The album aligns with the broader Bhaktimala series, which explores devotional themes through classical vocal frameworks.
The release date of the album coincides with its public availability in 2005. Further information regarding recording locations, producers, or commercial reception is not confirmed in existing records.