Jago tumi jago by Padmashri Awardee Sangita Kalanidhi Smt. Aruna Sairam

At the temple Mother Kali at Kalighat in Kolkata, this is a song that is sung at the Brahma Murtham (early morning 3am to 4am) during the days of Mahalaya Paksha (the 15 days prior to Navaratri). This beautiful song is sung to awaken Mother kali Jago Tumi Jago Ragam: Prayer to Durga Composer: Pankaj Mullick (1905 - 1978) Language: Bengali **Artists** Vocal: Aruna Sairam Violin: H.N. Bhaskar Mridangam: Patri Satish Kumar Keyboard: C. Girinandh Percussionist: K.S. Ramana Drums: P.T. Prithvikumar Guitar: Bob Phukan Bass Guitar John Praveen **Lyrics** Jago tumi jago jago durga Jago dasha praharana dharini Abhaya shakthi bala pradayini tumi jago Pronomi barada ajala atula Bahubaladharini ripudalabarini; Jago ma Sharanmayee Cnahdrika Shankari jago; Jago ma Jago Asuro binashini tumi jago **Translation** Awake, please awake, Awake Durga Awake, the one with ten powers; The one who provides freedom from fear, and the strength within. Awake thee. Salutations to the boon provider, the ageless-incomparable one. The bearer of several powers, the controller of the cardinal passions, Awake Mother. The shelter provider, the moon-bearer, better half of the Supreme one, Awake Mother. Awake, the slayer of the evil ones; Awake thee. **About Aruna Sairam** Aruna Sairam (Padma Shri) is a Carnatic vocalist, composer, collaborator, humanitarian, and speaker. In addition to her performances in India, Aruna has taken Carnatic music to the global arena, at prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall and Carnegie Hall. Currently Vice Chairperson of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, Delhi, she was appointed in 2008 by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu as Advisor to the Department of Culture. Aruna works towards the musical education of underprivileged students, through the Nadayogam Trust, which she founded in 2011. Aruna is grateful for the training she received under her mother Rajalakshmi Sethuraman and the legendary T. Brinda, and the mentorship from several masters throughout her musical journey. Her music erased geographic borders when she was the first to incorporate Abhang, a Western Indian musical form, into a traditional, South Indian concert. **Stay Up To Date** Official Website: Like on Facebook: Subscribe on YouTube: Follow on Twitter: