Band, baaja and Hindu-Muslim bonhomie at Kumbh

Timesofindia

Mar 7, 2021

Band, baaja, dance

Altaf Band is one of all-Muslim music groups that keeps devotional tunes going at Maha Kumbh.

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Smile of devotion

Abdul Rehman (in black T-shirt) is fourth-generation owner of Altaf Band.

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Birth of Altaf Band

Altaf Band was started by Abdul Rehman's great grandfather.

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A century of melody

Altaf Band is one of the oldest bands in India.

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Swinging in devotion

Our founder, Mohd Altaf, started the tradition of Muslims singing Hindu bhajans, says Abdul Rehman.

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Muslims singing Hindu bhajans

We do our best to make Kumbh Mela a success, says Master Faheem, owner of Milap Band.

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Smile and dance

When Altaf Band plays songs, every sadhu joins in the dance.

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Crowd sways to the tune of devotion

Kumbh Mela 2021 will began from January 14 and will continue till April 2021.

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Love for music

Kumbh Mela is a major Hindu festival which is celebrated in a cycle of 12 years.

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