Shaadi Ki Shehnaiyan Ustad Bismillah Khan (Vol 7) (Audio CD) [Audio CD] Ustad Bismillah Khan

From the CD Weddings are occasions for bliss and happiness, escorted by love
and great rejoicing. What could be bigger than two people pledging to be loyal
and promising to love and be together for the rest of their lives in the
presence of holy deities and family and friends? According to Vedic
scriptures, a pledged union of a man and a woman with the intent to follow the
path of Dharma or righteousness is Marriage. Vivaaha, in Sanskrit, means to
support and sustain. The importance of a marriage ceremony with all its
rituals is to remind the couple and reiterate the advantages of living
righteously and adhering to the code of behaviour to support and sustain
Dharma. Marriage is a life long pledge of one wife and one husband, and is the
strongest social amalgamation that takes place between a man and a woman.
Hindus believe that a family should be together during auspicious occasions,
and it is like these traditions, like marriage rituals, that are like the glue
that holds families together. The sacredness of the wedding is portrayed by
different ceremonial acts that include the participation of both sets of
parents of the bridal couple and these rites that completely express the
uniqueness of the event, and above all brings a sense of austerity,
seriousness and soberness to the occasion. The distinctive sound of the
Shehnai is considered particularly auspicious. For this reason it is an
indispensable component of almost any Indian wedding. All of us have been part
of the joyous atmosphere which has had the streaming Shehnai playing for hours
on end, throughout the various ceremonies. A collection of Shehnai music has
been compiled together on this unique album. The Instrument: The Shehnai is a
North Indian oboe. Although it is sometimes referred to as a double reeded
instrument it is actually a quadruple reed instr