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Spiritual Speaker & Singer
The Life Sketch of the Spectacular International Spiritual Speaker & Singer Vandna Shree
Vandna Shree was born to the Braj Heritage of India, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh to Smt. Meera Chandel and to Bhakta Raghunath Singh. She was brought up at Mathura by her loving parents who were a humble devotees to Lord Shri Krishna. They were so kind, loving, charitable, Polite, and pious persons. It was on the day of Janmastami that they decided to dedicate her to Lord Krishna as she was only 11 years old doing her school studies. From then onwards she began to go to Krishna Temple everyday morning and evening for worship without fail. In fact, she fell in love with Lord Krishna. And in the heart of heart she is married to Him alone. And Lord Krishna too accepted her authentic and purity of love and He boomed her with multi talents and valuable qualities to sing, to act and to dance of His Leelas(Different Manifestations) throughout the world. She has decided to make use of her best endeavours to promote Lord Krishna’s devotional songs, dramas and dances with her artistic career. Once you see her performance, you yourself would say that it is not merely an exaggeration but it is the fact. Not only that she inculcates in our hearts and minds the love for Lord Krishna and His love for us. Then why to delay, let us instantly contact her and become the true devotee to Lord Krishna.
Vandna Shree, the lover of Lord Krishna(Braj Kishore) and a dedicated artist of Brajbhoomi, has very professionally trained more than 50,000 boys and girls across India in singing and dancing through folklore programs and individual workshops. It shows that her dedication as an artist in the field of folk art. It is an excellent example of an effort to promote and disseminate the same. Her dedication in this artistic field reflects her pure heart and complete dedication in the service of Lord Krishna and also towards Our Inherited India the Holy Soil of the Universe.
She has made a notable contribution in the promotion and spread of Braj folk art not only throughout India but also in the whole cosmos as well. Many workshops on Shri Krishna Leelas, Makhan Chori Leela, Peacock Dance, Lath Maar Holi, Charkula Dance, Jehar Dance and Phool Ki Holi are a symbol of the painstaking penance done by her in the forms of folk art. Her immense confidence in Braj folk singing and folk dance is spectacular ones and this takes her to the pinnacle of success.
Her categorical trust in Lord Krishna enabled her performance from the local level to the international arena. She has performed and earned name wherever she went for spreading Radha - Krishna Leelas. Apart from hundreds of cities and metros in India, she also has hoisted the Indian flag through her folk art by presenting Shri Krishna Leela - Makhan Chori, Peacock Dance, Charkula Dance, Lath Maar Phool Holi, Shiv Shakti Leela, Shri Ram Leela, Maharaas Leela, Meera Charitra,Mayra Bhat and Shri Hari Sankirtan in California, South Korea, China, Australia, Canada, etc.
Inspired by the melodious sounds of Shri Krishna's flute and the tinkling sound of Radha's anklets, she has dedicated her performances in the form of worship at Lord Krishna’s feet in the stage programs.
As the devotee of arts and culture, she worships Sri Radha-Madhav with all her heart and soul. Her melodious voice, her eyes expressions and the tapping of her feet in the forms of worship Rasa-Empress, Rajeshwari, Prem - the embodiment of Radha and Rasraj, Rajeshwar, Yogiraj. Natnagar Krishna's.
She has presented over 8,000 monumental shows across the world including India, Lucknow Mahotsav, Taj Mahotsav, Jhansi Mahotsav and many more. The spectators who had witnessed her performances rightly commend that Vandna Shree means Folk Dances and Folk Dance is Vandnashree. She has been dedicated in serving folk music continuously for 40 years.
She is the renowned artist who also doing remarkable work in the form of art, literature, folk culture and charitable service through “Braj Folk Lok Sanskriti Evam Seva Seva Sansthan ” and “Braj Parmarth Sangh Trust” dedicated to the preservation of Indian music, art and culture, solely run by Vandna Shree herself.
“Her total aim and target is to establish Braj culture in the world stage” says Vandna Shree.
Her record break is on “Braj folk art, culture and Braj music”.
Due to her dedication, she has received not just one but many Honors, Shields, Medals and Certificates. She has been continuously strung with the garlands of honours by Prime Ministers, Presidents, Governors, Chief Ministers and by all the Dignitaries.
Vandna Shree Braj folk artist (singing, dancing) is a traditional scholar of every culture of Braj, she has been honored with the title of Rasacharya in Rasleela and in “Folk Sangeetkar” by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Sangeet Natak Academy.
Her marvelous presentations drenched in every folk culture of Braj with her art and sadhana leave the audience enthralled. The audience is always curious about her Braj Rasa Madhurya.
Some people are born to win. She is one among them who is completely filled with the inspiration and knowledge of Lord Krishna, is an inbuilt artist and is an accomplished artist of devotional music, Raasleela, folk music, mythological literature.
The unique and individual feature is that along with dancing at a fast pace, she woos Lord Krishna by singing in various tunes. However, she admits that this is not a miracle, it is the supreme grace of Radha-Madhav bestowed upon her.
For this Spectacular and Unique performances so powerful and so lively, she minutely studied every feature related to Lord Krishna's costume, make-up, ornaments, leela etc. and described the literature on Maharas Leela after receiving a fellowship from the Government of India.
Today many disciples aspire for success, take inspiration from her and she is always ready and eager to help and support them in their careers. She has provided platform and employment to many senior and junior artists of Braj. She provides free training and helps newcomers to polish their hidden talent in this field. Vandna Shree also has an institute which presents her as an active social worker. She strongly believes that the sacred duty of an artist is to serve nature and humanity. She is a personality who is loyal to her art as well as her civic moral ethical responsibilities of the society. With her honest efforts she is successful in inspiring people all over the world.
Vandna Shree, popularly known as Braj Gaurav, is a Master in M.Sc in Physics, and B.Ed expert in Classical Music (NIPUN), Visharad in Folk Dance, Sugam Sangeet IMPA (MPA) and a qualified instructor with Prabhakar in Kathak.
As an internationally renowned Braj folk singer, one experiences positive energy with excellence. She became known for the artistry and spirituality in her productions and also as the Gopi of Braj.
She has brought folk music to the world, apart from presenting “Rasleela” and “Maharaas”, she has made her debut as the spokesperson of Krishna Katha and has given a real form to Krishna-Leela on the stage in the middle of the story and in this form Radha- After seeing Krishna, the audience becomes blessed by absorbing His pastimes.
At a tender age, Vandna Shree, who dedicated her life to the upliftment of the art of Braj, has received such rewards that she is called the connoisseur of “Mayur Raas” and “Braj ki Holi”! When Rasiya sings on the occasion of Holi, joy pours out from every part of her body and when the gopis(Lovers of Lord Krishna) sing songs filled with emotion in the separation of Krishna, who is buried in Maharas, tears well up in their eyes, when dark clouds rise in the sky. And when Malhar sings, the clouds start raining.
Vandna Shree is not just a singer or a dance director. When we closely analyze her life, we come to know that her life is full of achievements and awards which prove that with the inspiration of Lord Krishna, she is capable, talented and enthusiastic in doing everything. .She is always found immersed in the singing and dancing of Lord Krishna only.
The display way of Presentation is really amazing and inspires everyone to realize the situation and then to understand Lord Krishna better. Whoever comes in close contact with her, she feels extremely happy in taking them to Lord Krishna and spiritualizing them. So why to delay ? Let us contact her at once and have different types of programmes as per the season and allow us to take to Lord Krishna’s Bliss. Instead of spending much money during the Marriage time and other occasions, we can invite her along with her team to perform it during the function to obtain the blessings from Lord Krishna. This will enable our people to know about Lord Krishna and come very close to Him. Jai Shri Krishna and Radhe Radhe.