Mahalaya – Birendrakrishna Bhadra
Mahalaya – Birendrakrishna Bhadra
Mahishashur Mardini: I can remember the time when I was little during the time of Mahalaya. My grand father used to wake me up very early morning. It used to be really dark in the morning, however every family member would get up early to listen to “Mahalaya” by Birendrakishore Bhadra broadcast by All India Radio Program.. We never missed this special broadcasting ever as far as I can remember. Now many of us are not living in Calcutta for various reasons. This page will let you all to listen to Mahalaya by Birendra Kishore Bhadra anytime you like.
Listen and watch Mahalaya by Birendra Kishore Bhadra and others – Selected Clips From Youtube
An Abridged Audio/Visual Presentation of an All India Radio Recording – MAHISASURAMARDINI : An Oratario Invoking The Goddess Durga (Sanskrit Chants and Bengali Devotional Songs)
Listen to Mahishashur Mardini by Birendra Krishna Bhadra online – Selected from Esnips.
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Mahalaya is an auspicious occasion that is observed seven days before the Durga Puja, and heralds the advent of Ma Durga, the goddess of supreme power. It’s a kind of invocation or invitation to the mother goddess to descend on earth – “Jago Tumi Jago“. This is done through the chanting of mantras and singing devotional songs. There is a special type of devotional bengali music called “Agamani” which praise Ma Durga.
Since the early 1930s, Mahalaya has come to associate itself with an early morning radio program called “Mahisasura Mardini” or “The Annihilation of the Demon.” This All India Radio (AIR) program is a beautiful audio montage of recitation from the scriptural verses of “Chandi Kavya”, Bengali devotional songs, classical music and a dash of acoustic melodrama. The program has also been translated into Hindi set to similar orchestration and is broadcast at the same time for a pan-Indian audience.
This program has almost become synonymous with Mahalaya. For nearly six decades now, the whole of Bengal rises up in the chilly pre dawn hours, 4 am to be precise, of the Mahalaya day to tune in to the “Mahisasura Mardini” broadcast.
Birendra Krishna Bhadra and Mahalaya
Birendra Krishna Bhadra will be always remembered for his superb creation of Mahalaya Radio Program, the magical voice behind the “Mahisasura Mardini.” The legendary narrator recites the holy verses and tells the story of the descent of Durga to earth, in his inimitable style.
Bhadra has long passed away, but his recorded voice still forms the core of the Mahalaya program. In a sonorous, reverberating voice Birendra Bhadra renders the Mahalaya recital for two thrilling hours, mesmerizing every household with the divine aura of his narration, as the Bengalis submerge their souls in quiet moments of prayer.
A Landmark Composition
“Mahisasura Mardini” is a remarkable piece of audio drama matchless in Indian culture. Though the theme is mythical and the mantras Vedic, this program is a landmark composition. It’s scripted by Bani Kumar, and narrated by Bhadra. The enchanting music is composed by none other than the immortal Pankaj Mullick, and the songs are rendered by famous singers of yesteryears, including Hemant Kumar and Arati Mukherjee.
As the recital begins, the serene morning air resonates with the long drawn sound of the sacred conch shell, immediately followed by a chorus of invocation, melodiously setting the stage for the recitation of the Chandi Mantra.
The Story of “Mahisasura Mardini”
The story element is captivating. It speaks of the increasing cruelty of the demon king Mahisasura against the gods. Unable to tolerate his tyranny the gods plead with Vishnu to annihilate the demon. The Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswara (Shiva) come together to create a powerful female form with ten arms – Goddess Durga or ‘Mahamaya’, the Mother of the Universe who embodies the primeval source of all power.
The gods then bestow upon this Supreme creation their individual blessings and weapons. Armed like a warrior, the goddess rides a lion to battle with the Mahisasura. After a fierce combat the ‘Durgatinashini’ is able to slay the ‘Asura’ king with her trident. Heaven and earth rejoice at her victory. Finally, the mantra narration ends with the refrain of mankind’s supplication before this Supreme Power:
“Ya devi sarbabhuteshshu, sakti rupena sanksthita Namasteshwai Namasteshwai Namasteshwai namo namaha.”
Mahalaya na sunle pujo surui hoi na….
THIK BOLECHO …. PUJAE KHUB MOSTI KORBO……….
Songs r very good
i am happy for mahalaya and any hindus songs
i am just like this program
I stay in Delhi….all alone and away from my parents in Kolkata. Just listened to ‘Mahishashur Mardini’…my hearfelt thanks to this website. ‘Mahishashur Mardini’ is so wonderful that it cant be expressed in words. May Debi Durga bless everyone with peace, prosperity and happiness.
happy durgotsab to all my friends in advance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sobai ke……………………………………………….
Sir,
It is omnipresent in this world and marvelous to listen the Bhakti Sangeet of Sir Birendra Krishna Bhadra. No body can take his voice such a devotional sound of his voice which is heartfelt and spiritually background.
Maximum heartfelt songs to us with devotional attitude.
Dekhte dekhte din guli eshei gelo…………..
Happy Durga Puja to One and All………………
this piece of mahalaya was just awesome
daarun….birendra krishna bhadra’s voice is magical….haath paayer lom gulo dariye uthe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!thanks so much
I m in mumbai now………….eta prothom bar ami kolkata theke dure achi…………ekhane kichu bhalo lagchena……..durga pujo sotti khug ms korbo………….wel done……..atleast amadr moto unfortunate der jonno ei gan gulo diye………..hats off 2 u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks a ton I wait 365 for this day when i remember my child hood my dida and thamma because i was always awaken by them to hear this
Thakns a million
Thanks for keeping the culture alive
I was struggling to get the Mahalaya music. I got it from another site but actually i wanted to download it from original voice of VKB. If there is any other site for free download please inform me. However tempurarily my problem is solved thanks to V.K.B.
Thanks has been passed from Nandita Mishra to V.K.B
This is truly a great rendition and evokes a nostalgic feeling and reminds me of those days when we used to wake up hearing the mahalaya as children during the 70′s and 80′s. It is really a great tribute to all the good old days.
It has been a wonderful experience listening to the full version of “Mahishashuranardini”. It brings all my joyful memories of childhood , particularly with my parents, who are no more .
Choto bela theke kono din miss korini Mahalaya and Durga Puja.But after getting married i had to move to australia..goto bojhor khob miss korechi…bt fortunately this yr computer e mahalaya sune khub nostalgic hoye porlam…missing kolkata very badly…..wish everyone subho mahalaya
I was overwhelmed while listening the immortal recital of Late Shri Birendra Krishna Bhadra through your site. Though I am a non bengali but born and bought up in West Bengal ,presently settled in New Delhi . I still remember my early days in Kolkatta where all of the club members and my friends used to wake up early in the morning and played the Mahalaya Stuti of MAA DURGA by Shri Birendra Krishna on Mike throgh recorded cassete . Today I missed the oppurtunity to listen in the morning but I seraced on the net and found your site. Thanks a lot for the wonderful work done by you. You made me very nostalagic and filled my hearts with emotions and eyes filled with tears.
Sabai ke Sardiya Subechaa
Manoj Sharma
I saw a programme in Alfa bangla that is not impressive, but when I listen in your side aami mugdh hoye gachi thanks
apurbo! ja mukhe bole bornana kara jaina. ami to site khullei V K B -er Stuti suni afterall Mahalaya is great
Thanks a lot. It’s changed my morning——-giving me a glimpse of Kolkata even in U.K. Thanks again.
khub sundar, apurbo.. struti sune mon prosonno hoye jai… choto belar katha mone pore jai.. thank u..
Wonderful work dude!!! I can feel mahalaya, even so far away from India…..shubho mahalaya to all and have a wonderful puja.
Nice!!!!
i was in search of complete “mahalaya-mahisasuramardini” for quite a long time.atlast i found it here. thank you very much.great job…….
I donot know how to thank you, I cried the first time a listened to this after all this year.
mahalaya manei sotyi shei chotobalar rat bhor … birendrakrishno bhodrer golay mahalaya … prochondo nostalgic … ma alarm diye rakhto bhor chartete … “ya devi sarbabhuteshu” shune ghum bhangto … amra thaktam biharer chotanagpur plateau-r upore akta chotto colonyte … tai okhane pujo mane shoroter mridu ameji thanda … tai mahalaya manei mone pore chadorer modhey muri diye adh shoya obosthay … “baajlo tomar alor benu shunchi” … oofff prochondo nostalgic lagche … ajker choto choto chelemeyera to shei shob nirmal anondo upobhog korar sujogi pelona … amra atotai jantrik hoye gechi …
great work
Thanks to your entire team for this fabulous site……..
very emotional item
try to listen but we cant download
All singers, musicians and other people behind this famous clasical collection will be remembered for ever.
I love this song and our entire family wait for Mahalya day to hear this song.
suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuperb!
oi full song dite paris na
oi notun gan dite parunu. mar bo akhana porbi okhanei.
For the first time away from home… …away from maa and bapi in UAE. Missing old days when I used to listen to Mahalaya with maa and bapi in the early morning on radio. Thanks a lot . I could listen to Mahalaya bcoz of you. Great work. Tears r rolled down my eyes. Miss you maa…………….
CAN SOMEONE HELP ME WITH THE TEXT OF BIRENDRA KRISHNA BHADRAS TEXT OF MAHISHASURA MARDHINI
really brought back olden days and memories together thanks for making all our hearts happy
Jani Na kano jano maan tar vetor kaaman kore otha. Mane hai jadi Bari te hotam. Maa, Baba, Dada,Baoudi, Bhaipo, Bhaijider sangey, kato ananda hoto. Baro aaka mane hai. Anak anak dhannyabad aapnader.
thanks buddy , you made my day !! 23sept 2009 (saptami @ hyderabad now!)
painful yet to be away from home town during puja…some things in life never changes …and one is pujoo celebration!!
good day 2 you…
Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing!!!!!!!!!! Pujor shubechha janai shobaike!!!!!
I am listening to the rendition of Agamani by Birendra K. Bhadra way back from 1952 but each year it rejuvenates and reappears with morning fresh Shiuli phool. I desire that this Agamani continues for centuries as it is beyond any recreation.
I am anxiously searching the remaining lines of the famous Shloka on Debi Durga, which starts as …”Sarba monglyamongalley shivey sarbartha sadhikey, swaranney trombakkey Gouri Narayani namastutey….’ Can I get the remaining few lines of this famous shloka ? Please give me the remaining lines in English.
IM FROM AGARTALA,TRIPURA BUT I M STAYING IN BANGALORE ALONE.HERE IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO
LISTEN THE MAHALAYA IN THE RADIO.WHEN I WAS IN AGARTALA MY PARENTS USED TO WAKE UP ME
AT 4 AM AND WE USED TO LISTEN THE MAHALAYA IN ALL INDIA RADIO.BUT IN BANGLORE FOR THIS
WEBSITE IM ABLE TO LISTEN THE MAHALAYA.I M REALY THANKFULL TO THIS WEBSITE .THE VOICE OF
SIR
BIRENDRA KRISHANA BHADRA IS REALLY A GIFT OF GOD NOBODY CAN TAKE PLACE OF HIM.
THANKING
NILANJANSARKAR
BANGALORE
si chotobelaey kub sokalbelaey birendra krishna bhadra er mahalaya suntam , parar sob gulo redeo beje utto si sokale, gum genge jeto , amraw bhaibon mile kolkata redio suntam. muslim poribarer sodosso hoeyo
birendra krishna bhadra kontho amake mohito kor to, aj abar eto din por sunlasm, amar si din gollar kotha mpne porse, birendra krishna bhadra ek ti natok aj sunte eisha kose ” ai aam bagan amar”, amake ki keo janaben??
Oh! I Love This Mahalaya,s presentation .when I hear this then I remember my child hood.
I LOVE IT.
I LOVE IT.
I LOVE IT.
I am Rana Sarker
4m
Bangladesh.
plece
Mahalayar lyrics chai pate pari help me…..
PLEASE
PLEASE
PLEASE
PLEASE
O Amaar Sonar Bangla
Mone podey oe din jokhon chilam choto birendra babu gola theke jotokkhon na mahalaya suntam money hoto na puje aschey,maa baba du jonai dadabhai ke aar aamakey sokal bela ghum theke tulto aami jokhon mahaloya suntam aamar gayey kata diye uthto bujhtey partam na ki hochey jokhon ektu bodo holam bujhlam,aaj aato din pore aabar sunlam kajey busy thaki tao mon ta aabar bangla matir pujo te chole galo jani na ki jonney likhchi boltey pari khub hi bhalo lagchey tai bodhoy,delhi te thekey keno jane mon aabar desy jete chai durga pujor dhaki maer dhuno ar pujo jano chokher samne aisey galo.aami dhonobad janai je choto belar khota buk bhoriye dilo money podiye dilo.
ami bangali and roman catholic kolkatae thaki but Hindu der ei durga pujo ta ami khub ananda kori amar bandhu ra maximum Hindu…………
orao Christmas khub ananda kore amar sathe tai amar best din gulo holo durga pujo & Christmas and also Kali pujor baji uuufffffffffff