Mysuru: The  gathering at Mysore Palace premises was treated to a mega music ensemble as melodious songs, coupled with rhythmic instrumental music in the background, reverberated last evening, with singers putting up a sterling performance.

The event was organised as part of Dasara cultural programmes at Palace premises.

‘Swarayaana’ by singer-duo Ajay Warrier and Anuradha Bhat and team enthralled the gathering, with the crowd joining them by dancing to the melodious songs often.

Children of Mahouts and Kavadis of Dasara elephants presenting a dance programme titled ‘Nrutya Navvale’ at the Mysore Palace premises last evening.

Singer Ajay Warrier rendered Kannada hits such as ‘Neenu Neene, Nanu Naane…’, ‘Chamundi Thaayi Aaane, Naanendu Nimmavane…’, ‘Yelliruve, Manava Kaaduva Roopasiye…’ ‘Yaare Neenu, Roja Hoove…’, ‘Hosabelaku Moodutide..’ ‘Naanu Yaaru, Yaavu Ooru, Illi Yaaroo Ballorilla…’ ‘Kaanadante Maayavadanu Namma Shiva…’ etc., while Anuradha Bhat captivated the crowd with songs such as ‘Kelisade Kallu Kallinali Kannada Nudi…’, ‘Vasantha, Vasantha, beautiful Vasantha…’ ‘Joke, Naanu Belliya Minchu…’ and ‘Suttamuttalu Sanje Gattalu…’

Other singers Ankita Kundu and  Santosh Dev too rendered melodious songs that caught the crowd spellbound.

Earlier, singer Bhagyashree Gowda and troupe presented ‘Gaana Sourabha,’ a musical treat featuring Kannada hits and folk songs. Also, Lakshmiprasad and Likith troupe presented a ‘Nadaswara’ concert, while Divya and team presented ‘Bhavageetotsava’ concert, Prerana Yeshwanth and team presented ‘Sugama Sangeetha’ concert and children of Mahouts and Kavadis of Dasara elephants presented ‘Nrutya Navvale’, a dance presentation, that fascinated the audience.

The event concluded with Punjab-based singer Ginni Mahi and team presenting ‘Ambedkar Yaana’ songs, which included ‘Bholo Jai Bheem…’ song, that highlighted the thoughts of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Buddha.