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Modi joins Gen Z 'bhajan clubbing' event in Delhi, plays tambourine

PM participates in contemporary devotional music concert at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park for political figure's 110th birth anniversary.

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What to know

  • Modi participated in a 'bhajan clubbing' event in Delhi, clapping and playing a tambourine during traditional devotional music performances in a contemporary concert setting.
  • The event marked Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's 110th birth anniversary and coincided with Modi's tribute to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder's philosophy of 'Antyodaya' (upliftment of disadvantaged sections).
  • 'Bhajan clubbing' combines traditional devotional music with modern concert production and has gained particular traction among Gen Z, with Modi previously endorsing it as a blend of spirituality and contemporary culture.

“PM Modi has previously spoken positively about the growing trend of 'Bhajan Clubbing'. In January this year, he praised young people for embracing the format, describing it as a powerful blend of devotion, culture, spirituality and modernity that has struck a chord with Gen Z.”

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Modi joins Gen Z 'bhajan clubbing' event in Delhi, plays tambourine
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    'Bhajan clubbing' blends devotional music with contemporary concert production for Gen Z

    The format combines traditional bhajans and kirtans with concert-style lighting, amplified sound, and contemporary musical arrangements. The concept has grown particularly popular among young people, with similar events organized across Indian cities and overseas, using social media to reach audiences.

    “PM Modi sat among the audience and was seen clapping along with the performers. At one point, he also played a tambourine-like instrument while a bhajan dedicated to Lord Ram was being performed.”
    — Indian Express · source
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    Modi attends 'bhajan clubbing' event in Delhi marking Upadhyaya's 110th birth anniversary

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined a 'Bhajan Clubbing' programme at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park to mark the 110th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJP's predecessor). He sat among the audience, clapped with performers, and played a tambourine-like instrument during a bhajan dedicated to Lord Ram.

    1. 2 outlets Modi joins Gen Z in 'bhajan clubbing', claps to Ram bhajan in Delhi

      first by Rediff, 15h ago · also Indian Express

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    2. 2 outlets Watch: PM Modi grooves at a 'bhajan clubbing' event in Delhi

      first by Times of India, 1d ago · also NDTV

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  3. background

    Modi previously praised 'bhajan clubbing' as powerful blend of devotion and modernity — In January 2026, Modi publicly praised young people for embracing the 'bhajan clubbing' format, describing it as a powerful blend of devotion, culture, spirituality and modernity that resonates with Gen Z audiences.