Vandna Shri
Vandna Shri enchants and mesmerizes audiences and devotees alike through her spellbinding portrayals of divine episodes such as Krishna Leela, Raas Leela, Ram Leela, Shiv Leela, and the sublime Maharaas.As an unparalleled exponent of the timeless Braj music and dance traditions, Vandna Shri is not merely a virtuoso Performer but also a rare and accomplished classical vocalist. Every swar that flows from her lips weaves an intimate connection, drawing listeners deep into the profound essence of Indian heritage—its arts, culture, unwavering bhakti, reverence, and enduring moral values.
Among the foremost devotional singers of Braj, Vandna Shri—affectionately known as "Braj ki Gopi" (the Gopi of Braj)—stands out for her diverse and deeply emotive bhakti presentations. Renowned for her soul-stirring renditions filled with profound spiritual depth, she has been widely honored multiple times for her significant contributions to classical bhajans, mantras, and the rich tradition of devotional music.Her performances beautifully blend classical finesse with the heartfelt essence of Braj's folk and spiritual heritage, evoking the eternal love and devotion of the Gopis toward Lord Krishna, making her a cherished figure in Vrindavan and Mathura's vibrant cultural and religious landscape.
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Phoolon ki Holi
"Phoolon ki Holi" (Flower Holi) is one of the most celebrated festivals in the Braj region, particularly renowned in Mathura and Vrindavan, where it is joyfully observed with showers of vibrant flower petals rather than colors. Among the most prominent artists featured in the 2026 edition are Vandna Shri and Raas Mandal, whose performances add to the spiritual and cultural richness of this traditional celebration.(Phoolon ki Holi is a serene, devotional alternative to the colorful Rangwali Holi, often held in temples like Banke Bihari in Vrindavan around late February or early March, evoking the divine love of Radha and Krishna through fragrance, bhajans, and floral devotion.)
Mayur Nritya
The "Mayur Nritya" (Peacock Dance) is one of the most enchanting highlights of Holi in the Braj region (Mathura-Vrindavan). In this captivating performance, skilled artists don elaborate costumes adorned with peacock feathers to beautifully depict the divine love between Radha and Krishna. Among the foremost exponents of this graceful dance are Vandna Shri and talented performers from various cultural ensembles (such as Raas Mandal), who present it with great finesse alongside celebrations like Barsana's Lathmar Holi and traditional Raas Leela.This devotional peacock dance, inspired by Krishna's playful bond with nature and the peacocks of Braj, evokes the joy and romance of the eternal divine romance, often performed during the vibrant Holi festivities in Vrindavan and Mathura.
She has presented over 8,000 monumental shows across the world including India, Lucknow Mahotsav,Taj Mahotsav,Jhansi Mahotsav and many more. The spectators who had witnessed her performances rightly commend that Vandna Shree means Folk Dances and Folk Dance is Vandnashree. She has been dedicated in serving folk music continuously for 40 years.
Vandna Shri, popularly known as Braj Gaurav, is a Master in M.Sc in Physics, and B.Ed expert in Classical Music (NIPUN),Visharad in Folk Dance,Sugam Sangeet IMPA (MPA) and a qualified instructor with Prabhakar in Kathak.
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She is the renowned artist who also doing remarkable work in the form of art,literature, folk culture and charitable service through "Braj Lok Sanskriti Evam Seva Sansthan" and "Braj Parmarth Sangh", dedicated to the preservation of Indian music,art and culture,solely run by Vandna Shri herself.
Her total aim and target is to establish Braj culture in the world stage
- Vandna Shri
Due to her dedication, she has received not just one but many Honors, Shields, Medals and Certificates. She has been continuously strung with the garlands of Honours by Presidents, Prime Ministers, Governors, Chief Ministers and by all the Dignitaries.
Vandna Shri Braj folk artist (singing, dancing) is a traditional scholar of every culture of Braj, she has been honored with the title of Rasacharya in Rasleela and in "Folk Sangeetkar" by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh,Sangeet NatakAcademy.
Shri Krishna with Vandna Shri
