Media Release
Bengaluru, Sep 9: On the joyous occasion of the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Family Feast, a melodious Kannada devotional song titled ‘Preethiya Kadalu’, dedicated to Mother Mary of St Mary’s Basilica, Shivajinagar, Bengaluru, was released on September 7 on the Victorious Creation YouTube Channel.
The devotional song has been created with deep faith, love, and devotion towards the Blessed Mother and is dedicated especially to Our Lady of St Mary’s Basilica, Shivajinagar, one of Bengaluru’s most revered Marian shrines.
The lyrics, tune, and music composition of ‘Preethiya Kadalu’ have been beautifully created by Johnson Dias, originally from Kasarkod, Honnavar, in the Karwar diocese. The song has been produced under the banner of Victorious Creation and Grace Maria Productions.
Earlier this week, the official poster and announcement of the song were released by Fr Arockiasamy Sebastian, parish priest of St Mary’s Basilica, Shivajinagar, Bengaluru. Fr Sebastian appreciated the meaningful lyrics and melodious tune of the devotional song and expressed his wishes that the song would touch the hearts and souls of devotees of Mother Mary and bring blessings to all the faithful who listen to it.
The devotional song has been melodiously sung by Rashmi Dharmendra from Mysuru, the second runner-up of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Kannada season 21. The song brings together talented musicians and technicians from different parts of south India, making it a beautiful collaborative effort of faith and music.
Music direction: Vivek Sagar, Kunigal
Video editing: Vivek M Varghese, Malappuram, Kerala
Sound mixing & mastering: Bryan Fernandes
Flute & Veena: Mithun, Kerala
Keyboard: John, Bhadravathi
Recording: B Studio, Thiruvananthapuram and Wilston Studios, Mysuru
Media coordination: Godwin Castelino (AlfaGodwin), AlfaGrafia, Bengaluru
Media partner: Radio AmchiKONKANI – amchikonkani.com
The inspiration behind ‘Preethiya Kadalu’
Johnson Dias is originally from Kasarkod, Honnavar, Karnataka, and is a devout faithful of St Joseph’s Church. His journey in devotional music began in 2019, inspired by his deep devotion to Mother Mary and the blessings he experienced through her intercession.
He started his YouTube channel, ‘Victorious Creation', and released his first devotional audio track titled ‘Neene Nanna Amma.’ The song received appreciation and encouragement from listeners and devotees.
Later, he adapted the devotional song into Konkani and continued his journey of composing Marian devotional music. Encouraged by the love and support of people, friends, and well-wishers, and inspired by his deep devotion to the Blessed Mother, Johnson went on to compose several devotional songs dedicated to Mother Mary.
Among his earlier devotional compositions are songs dedicated to the Mother of Kreupasanam, Mother of Harihar, and Mother of Velankanni.
‘Preethiya Kadalu is his tenth devotional song and holds a special place in his musical journey as it has been inspired by and dedicated specifically to Mother Mary of St Mary’s Basilica, Shivajinagar, Bengaluru.
Sharing his inspiration behind the song, Johnson Dias expressed that his devotion and faith in Mother Mary inspired him to write the lyrics and compose this special devotional song dedicated to the Blessed Mother at St Mary’s Basilica. He shared that throughout the journey of writing, composing, recording, and bringing the song to life, he experienced immense blessings and several miracles through the intercession of Mother Mary, both in his personal life and during the making of this project.
Johnson Dias expressed his heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported and encouraged him in making this devotional song and bringing the project to fruition.
A song of faith, love and devotion
‘Preethiya Kadalu’ is not merely a devotional song but a musical expression of faith, love, gratitude, and devotion towards Mother Mary. The song is expected to resonate with Marian devotees and faithful across Karnataka and beyond.
The creators of the song humbly invite everyone to listen to and share this devotional composition with their family, friends, and loved ones, so that its message of faith and devotion may reach many more hearts.
As the song continues its journey among devotees, the team hopes that ‘Preethiya Kadalu’ will touch the hearts and souls of listeners and inspire them to experience the love, blessings, and intercession of Mother Mary.
Watch and listen to ‘Preethiya Kadalu’