"Lata records the Hanuman Chalisa for an album for the first time "
In another week, it will be Ganeshotsav, but Lata Mangeshkar has chosen to invoke Lord Hanuman because troubled times call for special measures. As recession, drought and swine flu loom large over the country, the legendary singer for the first time has recorded the Hanuman Chalisa for an album
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This is particularly noteworthy because in her large repertoire, India’s Nightingale has done a lot of devotional songs, but never praise for Lord Hanuman — the deity regarded as a trouble-shooter.The Hanuman Chalisa is a most popular devotional verse.
Lataji said, “We are going through tough times and Hanumanji is known as Sankatmochan. In my 60-year career, I have not sung his praises. It just occurred to me now to sing the Hanuman Chalisa... the time is right for me to seek his blessings.”
