‘Bolti Ramayan’: Mini radio with epic rendition

LUCKNOW : A pocket size radio aptly named ‘Bolti Ramayan’ is a big draw for visitors at Lucknow Mahotsav in Smriti Upvan. The radio contains all seven chapters of the epic in musical form.

This radio not only has 59 prerecorded chapters of the Ramayan but also 102 other contents that include Bhagwat Gita, Gayatri Mantra and ‘Aartis’ of all Hindu deities and festivals. All of these are also in musical form.

The device comes with rechargeable batteries and a charger. It can play continuously for 21 hours.

Faridabad-based singer Ajay Kumar Mundhra has lent his voice to the compositions in this radio, which has been developed by Kolkata-based Prayas Institute.

The radio has also been registered in the Limca Book of World Records for musical recitation of Ramayan.

“Both the older and younger generation are appreciating ‘Bolti Ramayan’. This radio

› Both the older and younger generation are appreciating ‘Bolti Ramayan’. This radio presents beautiful musical rendition of all chapters of Ramayan.

ABHAY MAHESHWARI, a volunteer promoting the radio at Lucknow Mahotsav

presents beautiful musical rendition of all chapters of Ramayan,” said Abhay Maheshwari, who is voluntarily promoting the product at Lucknow Mahotsav.

“Initially the radio had only Ramayan. After an overwhelming response we added 102 other contents including Bhagwat Gita, Gayatri Mantra and ‘Aartis’,” Maheshwari said.

The radio is not available in the market. One purchase it from Lucknow Mahotsav or order it from the company’s website www.boltiramayan.com