Gulshan Kumar was instrumental in bringing devotional music into mainstream Indian households. His sincere rendition gives the song an authentic, deeply spiritual quality.
No, Gulshan Kumar did not sing this song. It was produced under his banner and features him in the music video, which is why the credit often lists "Artist: Gulshan Kumar". The song was beautifully sung by Hariharan and later by Anuradha Paudwal .
This bhajan is a cornerstone of Gulshan Kumar's mission to make devotional music accessible to every home. Known as the "King of Cassettes," his T-Series empire democratized spiritual music, replacing expensive records with affordable audio tapes. His personal devotion to Lord Shiva and Vaishno Devi wasn't just a business—it was a lifestyle that led to the creation of the Char Dham and Shiv Aaradhana albums, where this song originally gained its massive following.