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Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy Seek Blessings at US Akshardham Temple Before Tour

The renowned music composer trio of Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani, and Loy Mendonsa visited the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in New Jersey. Shankar Mahadevan posted images from the visit on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the soulful experience. He described it as a blessed way to begin their tour, thanking the Swamis and devotees. The temple, which venerates Swaminarayan, was constructed from 2015 to 2023.

Key Points: Shankar Mahadevan Visits Akshardham Temple in New Jersey

  • Trio visited temple before tour
  • Shankar shared photos on Instagram
  • Temple built between 2015-2023
  • Musicians thanked Swamis for blessings
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Shankar, Ehsaan, Loy seek divine blessing at Akshardham Swaminarayan temple in US

Music trio Shankar, Ehsaan, and Loy visited the BAPS Akshardham temple in New Jersey, calling it a blessed start to their tour.

"Blessed to start our tour by visiting the Akshardham Swaminarayan temple - Shankar Mahadevan"

Mumbai, April 11

Musician Shankar Mahadevan, along with Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa, sought divine blessings at the Akshardham Swaminarayan temple in New Jersey, USA.

Shankar posted a series of images on Instagram from the temple visit. In one picture, he is seen posing alongside Ehsaan and Loy with the temple's "swamijis".

The other two photographs featured only Shankar, who called it a "blessing" to start the tour with the temple visit.

"Blessed to start our tour by visiting the Akshardham Swaminarayan temple at New Jersey ! What a soulful experience ! I thank all the swamijis and devotees who showered their love and affection on us and we took their blessings .

"Gratitude !! Jai Swaminarayan. Thank you Pujya Nilkanthseva Swami Thank you Pujya Pranavmuni Swami.

The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Jersey is a Hindu temple built between 2015 and 2023, which venerates Swaminarayanas the highest manifestation of Purushottama.

Talking about Mahadevan, who is part of the Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio that makes music for Indian films. He got his early fame as an Indi-pop star with his fusion of Carnatic, Hindustani, and Jazz. At that time, his non-film album, Breathless topped the Indian music charts in 1998. He won one Grammy Award and received three nominations.

Mahadevan has lent his vocal prowess and compositions to many Bollywood songs that blend classical depth with modern energy, which includes "Mitwa" from Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, "Kajra Re" from Bunty Aur Babli, and "Gallan Goodiyaan" from Dil Dhadakne Do to name a few.

Talking about Ehsaan, he started as a freelance guitarist for many composers, including Louis Banks, Ashok Patki, Ronnie Desai and Gary Lawyer to name a few . He is the first guitarist from India to be endorsed by Fender guitars.

Meanwhile, Loy, who started his career by composing the signature tune for 'The World This Week' show on Doordarshan, before becoming a music composer, he played piano and keyboards for famous Indian music composers such as A. R. Rahman and Nadeem-Shravan.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Amazing to see the Akshardham in New Jersey getting this recognition. It's a stunning piece of architecture and spirituality far from home. Makes me proud as an Indian living abroad. Their music tour is off to a perfect start.
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Aman W
While it's nice they visited the temple, I do wish the article focused a bit more on their musical journey and less on the religious aspects. Their work, from 'Breathless' to 'Mitwa', is what truly connects with millions.
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Sarah B
As someone who has visited the NJ Akshardham, it's a serene oasis. No surprise they chose to start there. The trio's humility is touching. Can't wait for their tour!
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Karthik V
True artists understand that creativity needs a spiritual anchor. Their music has soul because they have it too. Bas, it's as simple as that. All the best to SEL!
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Nisha Z
The blend of their individual journeys is fascinating. Shankar with classical fusion, Ehsaan with the guitar, Loy from Doordarshan tunes to Rahman's team. And they come together with such humility. More power to them! ✨

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