Who is Ustad Kries Ramkhelawan from USA, whose Ram Bhajan was shared by PM Modi today

New Delhi: As part of his eleven-day ‘anusthaan’ (special rituals) for the Pran Pratistha ceremony slated for January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is strictly following ‘Yam Niyam’, as suggested in the scriptures. Starting off his day with elaborate worship for Lord Ram, PM Modi has been sharing Ram Bhajans by acclaimed & new singers alike and also the bhajans in regional languages.

Today, PM Modi shared a devotional song on Lord Ram, by Suresh Wadekar and Aarya Ambekar and stated that the whole country is drenched in ‘Ram Bhakti’ ahead of the grand ceremony.

अयोध्या में होने वाली प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा को लेकर पूरा देश प्रभु श्रीराम की भक्ति के रंग में सराबोर है। इसी भाव को सुरेश वाडेकर जी और आर्या आंबेकर जी ने अपने सुमधुर सुरों में पिरोया है। #ShriRamBhajan
https://t.co/6IqvdxcyHz

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 19, 2024

PM Modi also shared a playlist of Ram Bhajans on his X handle. This included as many as 62 devotional songs dedicated to LordRam and have reportedly been sung by artistes from Suriname (South America), Trinidad and Tobago.

The Ramayan’s message has inspired people all across the world. Here are some Bhajans from Suriname and, Trinidad and Tobago:https://t.co/1yUFhKcFJKhttps://t.co/cRh8JwPnaDhttps://t.co/N13M3AETeJhttps://t.co/2ve6cvL5Zshttps://t.co/HaGGpgmNUc

Centuries may pass, oceans…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 19, 2024

Who is Ustad Kries Ramkhelawan?

Ustad Kries Ramkhelawan is a noted devotional song composer, whose Hindi renditions have impressed many not just in USA but also in India.

Mr Ramkhelawan is a resident of a small country named Suriname, situated in South America. In his decades long career, the 58 year old singer has crooned many classical and devotional songs and enthralled the music lovers with his melodious voice.

Though, his songs do have a regional touch, they do find resonance among public. Over the years, he has developed a fan base who remain in awe of his numerous bhajans & devotional songs.

How US-based singer is ‘propagating’ Indian music?

Ustad Kries Ramkhelawan also runs a music academy of his own, where he trains children in composing music & playing an array of musical instruments. He founded the school in 2022, named – Saathi Foundation & Music school.

The acclaimed singer has been singing bhajans & devotional sings since 1970 and making due contribution in ‘propagating’ the Indian music.

He has also hosted stage shows in various countries including Canada, America, India, Europe and Caribbean nations.