#Diwali is a moment where the world gathers in celebration of new harvest, gratefulness for prosperity, and celebrating light over darkness through the beauty of lamps. So blessed to perform virtually for #Diwali2020 and can’t wait to share with you. I have been immersed into the culture, cinema, and music of India. “My relationship with the Indian culture and love for India has grown through my learning and study of Hindi.
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First Cultural Diplomat He is to credit and grateful for his tutelage. So overwhelmed today by the warmth shared from all over the world for my #Diwali virtual performance.Īll praise to God and my Hindi coach Dr. Millben became a known voice in India following her moving performance of India’s national anthem for the 74th Independence Day on August 15, 2020. What a blessing to perform virtually for Diwali 2020 - an annual, Indian festival of lights where India, Indian Americans, and people from all over the world gather this year virtually to celebrate new harvest, gratefulness for prosperity, and celebrate light over darkness through the beauty of lamps,” said Millben. “India, the people of India, and the Indian-American community are very special to me. This hymn continues to move me, touch my spirit, and stir my passion for Indian culture." - Mary Millben November 12, 2020 #Diwali2020! 'Om Jai Jagdish Hare', a beautiful Hindi hymn commonly sung during #Diwali and in Indian households worldwide, is a song of worship and celebration. During these times, we all need spiritual reinforcements that unify our souls,” she said.
“My mother Reverend Althea Millben was the first one to encourage me to consider recording and performing this song. The video has been shot at the picturesque The Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona. With music given by Canadian Screen Award and Grammy nominated composer Daryl Bennett, Mary released a spiritual and original arrangement of ‘Om Jai Jagdish Hare’ with a diverse creative team - Sony Pictures producer Tim Davis, award-winning engineer/mixer Jorge Vivo, executive directors John Schaus and Trent Massey of Arizona-based production company Ambient Skies, and BridalbyDeena owner Deena Mali.Īlso Read: Truly Making Diwali The Festival Of Giving, Sonu Sood Funds Heart Surgery of 4-Month-Old Baby As a woman of faith, I value the diverse ways many worship across the world." “As a daughter of retired ministers, my singing roots originated in the African-American church and this upbringing shaped my faith. This hymn continues to move me, touch my spirit, and stir my passion for Indian culture,” the post went on. “’Om Jai Jagdish Hare’, a beautiful Hindi hymn commonly sung during Diwali and in Indian households across the world, is a song of worship and celebration. This hymn continues to move me, touch my spirit, and stir my passion for Indian culture," Mary Millben said in the caption of her post.Īlso Read: Retired Delhi School Principal Boasted Of Contacts, Dupes Job Aspirant Of Rs 18 Lakh, Arrested "#Diwali2020! 'Om Jai Jagdish Hare', a beautiful Hindi hymn commonly sung during #Diwali and in Indian households worldwide, is a song of worship and celebration. The rendition was posted on YouTube on Thursday by Milben in which she greets people on the occasion of Diwali. A rendition of the devotional hymn ‘Om Jai Jagdish Hare’ by prominent African-American Hollywood actress and singer Mary Millben has gone viral.