AR Rahman ditches car, takes an auto-rickshaw ride to attend the Kanduri Festival | Watch

Renowned music maestro AR Rahman graced Nagore Dargah in Nagapattinam to participate in Kanduri festival. In a humble auto-rickshaw arrival, Oscar-winning composer was seen wearing a maroon kurta and becoming a part of festivities that will last for over 14 days.

More about Kanduri Festival

festival is organised to honour death anniversary of Saint Hazrath Syed Shahul Hamid during Islamic month of Jamathul Aagir. Known for treating illness of Thanjavur's 16th-century Hindu king, Shahul Hamid's historical significance draws Hindu devotees to festival.

festival features Quran reings, prayers, and a sacred flag hoisting. Noteworthy events include a fireworks display symbolising truth overcoming falsehood, a chariot ride carrying sandalwood paste, and anointing of Rawla Shariff and Great Saint's tomb.

Devotees observe a three-day fast, recite Al Quran's messages, and receive blessings. Flags and lights orn Nagore Dargah, illuminating spiritual significance of festival. AR Rahman recently also attended UAE's 52nd National Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi and released a song of hope.

Rahman while speaking at an event told ANI, " idea is to create a song of hope. This is a song to honour everyone who is selflessly working. world needs hope today. I hope song brings peace, understanding, and joy. My prayers to all people who need to get healed in this hospital."

AR Rahman’s recent controversies

Oscar-winning artist was recently in a pool of controversy when movie Pippa was released. Criticism arose as Rahman was accused of promoting film during Chennai floods caused by Cyclone Michaung. Before this, Rahman faced backlash for incorporating a rendition of Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s patriotic song Karar Oi Louho Kopat in Pippa.

producers later released a statement, asserting that y h secured all required rights from late Mr. Kazi Nazrul Islam's estate.