Folk singer Priyanka Meher recently performed at a cultural programme in Badrinath Dham and had the crowds swaying to her music

Folk singer Priyanka Meher recently performed at a cultural programme in Badrinath Dham and had the crowds swaying to her music

However, netizens were not impressed and got irked saying that this holy place has its own sanctity and loud songs can cause ecological concerns too

However, netizens were not impressed and got irked saying that this holy place has its own sanctity and loud songs can cause ecological concerns too

Scroll ahead to know why people were angry with her performance-

Scroll ahead to know why people were angry with her performance-

“There's a REASON why evn Shankh is forbidden in Badrinath Dham. That place has its own sanctity. And nw? DJs are blasting there. Club style music has a time & place. A sacred Teerth is NOT it. This govt's obsession to make every Dham a picnic spot is ruining the soul of Devbhumi”

“There's a REASON why evn Shankh is forbidden in Badrinath Dham. That place has its own sanctity. And nw? DJs are blasting there. Club style music has a time & place. A sacred Teerth is NOT it. This govt's obsession to make every Dham a picnic spot is ruining the soul of Devbhumi”

“No disrespect to the art, but what on earth were the organisers thinking before organising a concert in an ecologically sensitive zone like Badrinath? There is already so much pressure from irresponsible tourism on our mountains. Adding to this only puts further strain on a fragile ecosystem that needs protection, not more commercialisation.”

“No disrespect to the art, but what on earth were the organisers thinking before organising a concert in an ecologically sensitive zone like Badrinath? There is already so much pressure from irresponsible tourism on our mountains. Adding to this only puts further strain on a fragile ecosystem that needs protection, not more commercialisation.”

“This is how you ACTUALLY promote Pahadi culture. A Cappella or Folk singing. THAT'S what Badrinath Dham deserves. THAT'S what Devbhoomi is. If the govt wanted, the exact same songs could have been performed in Badrinath without all the noise & chaos. Peacefully. Divinely.”

“This is how you ACTUALLY promote Pahadi culture. A Cappella or Folk singing. THAT'S what Badrinath Dham deserves. THAT'S what Devbhoomi is. If the govt wanted, the exact same songs could have been performed in Badrinath without all the noise & chaos. Peacefully. Divinely.”

“Priyanka Meher and people dancing did absolutely wrong in thre place where the environment is sensitive. This place is not for fun”

“Priyanka Meher and people dancing did absolutely wrong in thre place where the environment is sensitive. This place is not for fun”

“This isn’t Delhi’s Hauz Khas, Shimla or Mussoorie’s winter carnival. This is Sacred Dham #Badrinath. ?' alt="?" draggable=false title="Folded hands" class="r-4qtqp9 r-dflpy8 r-k4bwe5 r-1kpi4qh r-pp5qcn r-h9hxbl" v:shapes="_x0000_i1025"> A place with its own sanctity and spiritual significance. Some places need events, DJ venue, some need silence & respect Maybe the organisers should know the difference.”

“This isn’t Delhi’s Hauz Khas, Shimla or Mussoorie’s winter carnival. This is Sacred Dham #Badrinath. ?' alt="?" draggable=false title="Folded hands" class="r-4qtqp9 r-dflpy8 r-k4bwe5 r-1kpi4qh r-pp5qcn r-h9hxbl" v:shapes="_x0000_i1025"> A place with its own sanctity and spiritual significance. Some places need events, DJ venue, some need silence & respect Maybe the organisers should know the difference.”

Priyanka Meher is a folk singer from Uttarakhand best known for her Garhwali and Kumaoni songs

Priyanka Meher is a folk singer from Uttarakhand best known for her Garhwali and Kumaoni songs

In 2020, she collaborated with Badshah to create a Pahadi version of Genda Phool

In 2020, she collaborated with Badshah to create a Pahadi version of Genda Phool

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