MUMBAI: The dense forests in the Mussoorie Hills in the Himalayas were witness to a first-of-its-kind musical, “Prakriti Ki Aarti,” a unique musical tribute to nature leaving attendees immersed in wellness-oriented music and spirituality, amidst nature’s tranquillity during the unique Aaroha spiritual Musical Wellness retreat at Punarnava Wellness Resort, Dehradun.

Conducted by Vaishnavacharya Jai Jai Sri Abhishek Goswami Maharaj, crafting a spiritually uplifting experience for all present The Prakriti Ki Aarti, a soulful confluence of some of India’s finest classical artists including Padmashri and Sangeet Natak Award winner, Marwari folk maestro Ustad Anwar Khan Manganiyar, doyen of the Benares Gharana, and a three-time Grammy nominee renowned flutist and music composer Pt. Ajay Prasanna, and Hindustani Classical vocalist and leading exponent of the Gwalior Gharana Meeta Pandit.

Speaking about the retreat, Bani Sharma, Project Head said, “The Aaroha Spiritual Musical Wellness Retreat was designed to celebrate music, spirituality, and the beauty of nature. The Prakriti Ki Aarti was a truly magical moment and watching everyone come together in celebration was the perfect way to conclude this journey.”

Offering a distinctive blend of classical and Sufi music, wellness practices, and spiritual insights designed to rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul, Aaroha Spiritual Musical Wellness Retreat is the brainchild of Vaishnavacharya Jai Jai Sri Abhishek Goswami Maharaj, Entrepreneur Bani Sharma, and Brand /Communication specialist Abhinav Sood.

“It was from the Himalaya’s that Lord Hanuman brought the “Sanjivani buti”. This range is known for its rich flora and fauna, therefore what better place than here to offer our prayers to mother Nature” continued Sri Abhishek Goswami Maharaj.

"Uttarakhand is known for its pilgrimage sites, Yoga, wellness and the rich life-giving plant species. For this project we sought a location that was nestled in peaceful surroundings and amid nature. Dehradun is the first such location that all of us agreed upon:” said Abhinav Sood, Communications Inc.

The retreat began with “Evoking the Divine”, a spiritual invocation conducted by Vaishnavacharya Sri Abhishek Goswami Maharaj, which set a peaceful and meditative tone. This was followed by “Thumri in the Hills”, where Meeta Pandit enchanted listeners with her timeless classical vocals. The first evening ended on a high with “The Manganiyar Magic”, led by Ustad Anwar Khan Manganiyar, whose folk melodies transported the audience to Rajasthan’s cultural heartland.

The Aaroha Spiritual Musical Wellness Retreat brought together some of the most celebrated names in classical, folk, and Sufi music, offering a unique experience that connected the soul with music and the serenity of the hills. Managed by Weegroup, with media partners ABN Andhra Jyoti Aaroha Musical Wellness was supported by Sukoon, Dakpathar, Communications Inc. and Stotrak Hospitality.