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Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar launches global music initiative

Bengaluru, Nov 13 (UNI) Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa, has launched HIMALAYAN NAAD, a global music initiative aimed at blending India's spiritual and musical heritage with contemporary global music and emerging technologies.
The initiative seeks to reach audiences across cultures and geographies through inspirational, motivational, devotional and multilingual compositions, promoting positivity, emotional well-being, inner strength and human connection.
Conceptualised and guided by Akshar, HIMALAYAN NAAD will explore diverse musical genres, including spiritual and devotional compositions, traditional mantras, meditation and wellness music, motivational anthems and multicultural musical expressions.
The initiative plans to develop compositions in Sanskrit, Hindi, English, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese and other Indian and international languages to make music accessible to a wider global audience.
A key feature of the project is the integration of human creativity with emerging music technologies. It will combine original musical concepts, lyrical ideas and creative direction with technology-enabled vocal development, musical arrangements, sound design and production.
"Music has the power to connect people beyond language, culture and geography. Through HIMALAYAN NAAD, we aim to create music that inspires positivity, strengthens emotional well-being and celebrates life," Akshar said.
By bringing together traditional wisdom, diverse musical expressions and modern technology, the initiative seeks to make music a meaningful part of people's everyday lives, he added.
Beyond spirituality and wellness, the project will also explore themes of love, gratitude, compassion, family, friendship, unity and human relationships, creating a musical portfolio for listeners across age groups and cultural backgrounds.
HIMALAYAN NAAD is an extension of Akshar Yoga Kendraa's broader focus on holistic well-being, cultural understanding and human development. The institution, recognised as a Leading Yoga Institution by the Yoga Certification Board under the Ministry of AYUSH, has an international presence spanning more than 80 countries.
With a long-term ambition of reaching millions of listeners, the initiative plans to build its global presence through original compositions, multilingual productions, digital platforms and innovative music technologies.
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