The two songs, initially released in 1998 as part of a ground-breaking Gospel album that fused indigenous Baul traditions with Christian themes, have remained beloved among Bengali-speaking Christians for more than two decades. Their revival on the very grounds that echo Bengal's deep Christian heritage was both symbolic and stirring.

"In these songs, I find not just melody but prayer," said Mandal. "Kaatar Mukut carries the pain of sacrifice, while Dhike Dhike Shona Jai bursts with the joy of resurrection. Singing them again at Bandel felt like coming full circle."

Mandal, often credited with pioneering a form of "Gospel Baul," has long brought together the mysticism of rural Bengal with the message of the Gospel. With traditional instruments like the ektara and dotara, his performances channel the spirit of the itinerant minstrels—Bauls—who sing of divine love beyond the boundaries of creed and caste.

Salesian priest and Bandel Church Prior, Fr John Chalil, reflected on the significance of the event: "The pilgrim's garden, with its vivid Stations of the Cross and serene surroundings, was the perfect setting. It was more than a video—it was a moment of grace."

For Mandal, the shoot marked a return not just to a place but to a purpose. "Music has the power to carry the Gospel where words alone cannot," he said. "This is the heart of Gospel folk—to bring the divine into the rhythm of everyday lives."

As the cameras rolled and the Hooghly murmured nearby, the project stood as a testament to a living faith—one that sings across time, language, and tradition, inviting a new generation to discover Christ through the sounds of their soil.