Ashirbad
Compilation album by
Various artists
Released1970
GenreConcept album
LanguageNepali

Ashirbad (Farewell to Bride) is an album of situational songs (concept album) describing emotional expressions of a bride and her relatives during marriage ceremony in Nepalese villages.[1] Ashirbad literally translates as blessing in the Nepali language. After the wedding, the bride moves into her husband’s family, usually far away from her family and friends. Since marriage is arranged by the elders of the family, the bride is surrounded by unfamiliar people, in new relationship, and with new duties. It is a sad moment for the bride and her family. The parents, relatives and friends of the bride pray that God will bless her with all the fortune and the happiness of the world in her new home.

The album was produced in 1970, at the eve of wedding of the crown prince Dipendra of Nepal. The lyrics were written by Laxman Lohani and the music was written by Shiva Shankar. The songs comprise contemporary modern styles blended with Nepalese folk tunes. The beautiful song 'Nausaya Khola' has an impression of Newari classic 'Malashri song' which is sung during the greatest festival "Dashain (Mohani)'.[2]

Track listing

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Naudada naghdai"Shiva Shankar3:09
2."Naughumti paridekhi"Tara Devi4:08
3."Mata aba thuli bhaye"Nirmala Shrestha2:08
4."Nani aba"Fatte Man5:08
5."Barai maina"Tara Devi3:08
6."Mata lajle"Nirmala Shrestha4:08
7."Kukhurako siure"Fatte Man4:03
8."Kehi nahosh"Shiva Shankar5:02
9."Janmiyeko aganma"Tara Devi3:05
10."Meri chori meri baba"Tara Devi5:03
11."Nausaya khola"Tara Devi3:02

References

  1. ↑ "Unconfigured Site". Archived from the original on 2011-09-04. Retrieved 2019-05-28.
  2. ↑ "Murchunga Nepali Songs: Shiva Shankar - Farewell to Bride". murchunga.net. Archived from the original on 2010-01-30. Retrieved 2010-01-17.
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