The ‘Lakshmi of Napishchim’ project is pure improvisation, a primavista. Lakshmi has been a central figure in the Hindu tradition since pre-Buddhist times (1500 to 500 BCE) and remains one of the most widely revered goddesses in the Hindu pantheon. Although she does not appear in the earliest Vedic literature, the personification of the term śrī – auspiciousness, glory and high rank, often associated with royal power – ultimately led to the development of Śrī-Lakṣmī as a goddess in later Vedic texts, particularly in the Śrī Sūtra.Her significance grew considerably during the late epic period (around 400 CE), when she became particularly associated with the preserver god Vishnu as his consort. In this role, Lakshmi is regarded as the ideal Hindu wife, embodying loyalty and devotion to her husband. Here is what Gesha shares: “‘Napishchim’ is an addition to Lakshmi. They had heard that name on the radio or someone had told them.” The 1989 album features the line-up: Dimitar Voev, Simeon Voev, Chugra and Svetoslav Bitrakov, whilst the 1991 album features the same line-up without Moni. Info: Gesha Addendum from dwr.radio: I made up the names of the individual songs myself, based either on a phrase I’d caught in the track or simply my first impression whilst listening. Originally, they have no names and are completely improvised (I asked Bitrakov); this is a different version of Vocek and Chugra.