LUCKNOW, Oct. 28 -- The Sant Gadge Ji Maharaj auditorium of the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (UPSNA) came alive with rhythm, melody and dance on Tuesday as the 'Gharana Sangeet Samaroh', organised in memory of ancient artists, captivated the audience. The programme began with a pakhawaj jugalbandi dedicated to the Kudau Singh Gharana, an important tradition of Ayodhya. Artists Kaushiki Jha and Dev Prakash from Ayodhya opened their recital with Ganesh Vandana and Panchdev Stuti. They then presented 'Radha Madhav Vinod Paran', a composition prepared for Sharad Purnima. Their rhythmic interplay and powerful strokes brought the rich musical legacy of the Kudau Singh Gharana to life and mesmerised the audience. This was followed by a classical vocal recital by renowned vocalist Sadhana Shiledar from Nagpur. She presented the bandish 'Sughar Bar Paayo' in Raag Jogkauns. The evening concluded with a Kathak performance by noted dancer Vishwadeep from Noida. The performance was dedicated to Padma Vibhushan Vidushi Girija Devi. Vishwadeep presented a piece based on Surdas Ji's composition 'Ek Din Murli Shyam Bajai'. He combined bhava (expression), laya (rhythm) and abhinaya (expressive acting) with finesse. His expressive performance drew loud applause from the audience. Officials said the Samaroh was organised to pay tribute to traditional gharanas and the guru-shishya tradition. It also aimed to connect the younger generation with the rich heritage of Indian classical music and dance....