Mana Ram Naam Ko Sumiran Kar - Khayal Drut In Teental

Girija Devi performed Raga Puria Dhanashri: Khayal Drut – Mana Ram Naam Ko Sumiran Kar as the second track on the album Classical Encounter. The recording features a khayal composition in the drut (fast) tempo, rendered in the Puria Dhanashri raga, a melodic framework associated with the late evening or early night in the Hindustani classical tradition. The track spans 12 minutes and 25 seconds.

The album Classical Encounter released on January 1, 2008, under the EMI label. The primary format for this release was a commercial CD. Girija Devi, a prominent exponent of the Banaras gharana, delivered the khayal with characteristic vocal embellishments and improvisational taans, accompanied by traditional instrumental support, though specific accompanying artists remain undocumented in the provided context.

The composition Mana Ram Naam Ko Sumiran Kar reflects devotional themes, aligning with the bhakti (devotional) tradition in Hindustani vocal music. The raga’s structure incorporates both shuddha (natural) and komal (flattened) notes, with a emphasis on the madhyam (fourth) and dhaivat (sixth) swaras. The drut section accelerates the rhythmic cycle, typically set to a teental (16-beat) or ektal (12-beat) taal, though the exact taal for this performance is not specified.

Girija Devi’s interpretation on this album exemplifies her command over layakari (rhythmic play) and bol-banao (lyrical improvisation). The recording captures her mature artistic phase, marked by a balance of technical precision and emotional depth. Additional production details, including recording location, engineers, or session musicians, are not available in the given context.