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    Dr Radhakrishnan
    • Mar 22, 2021
    • 6 min

    SRI CHAKRA AND NAVAVARANAMS

    Before we see all the Navavarana krithis, it is essential to learn about Sri Chakra and the nine Avaranams. The study of Sri chakra is a...
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    Dr Radhakrishnan
    • Mar 22, 2021
    • 4 min

    MUTHUSWAMI DIKSHITHAR AND SRI VIDYA

    Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar was initiated into Srividya Maha Shodasakshari Diksha. In his first kriti, he referrers to its Guru tradition,...
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    Dr Radhakrishnan
    • Mar 22, 2021
    • 1 min

    POPULAR NAVAVARANA KRITHIS AVAILABLE:

    The most commonly known Navavarana krithis are: 1. Kamalamba Navavarana krithis by Muthuswami Dikshithar 2. Kamakshi Navavarana krithis...
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    Dr Radhakrishnan
    • Mar 22, 2021
    • 12 min

    KAMAKSHI NAVAVARANAMS BY OOTHUKAD VENKATAKAVI

    As there is a separate set of articles on Kamalamba Navavarana krithis of Muthuswami Dikshithar, we shall begin with the Oothukad...
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    Dr Radhakrishnan
    • Mar 22, 2021
    • 9 min

    SRI LALITHA NAVAVARANA KRITHI MAALA – KOLLEGAL BRAHMASRI. R.SUBRAMANYAM

    Brahma Sri Kollegal R Subramanyam is one of the greatest carnatic vaggeyakaras, based in Hyderabad but not much known outside. He is also...
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    Dr Radhakrishnan
    • Mar 22, 2021
    • 2 min

    BHUVANESWARI NAVAVARANAM by PUDUKKOTTAI ADHISTHANAM (Sahithyam: V.Ramayya)

    This set of Navavarana krithis was written by Sri. V.Ramayya; these are on the Matha Sree Bhuvaneswari Amman Temple, (Uthira...
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    Dr Radhakrishnan
    • Mar 22, 2021
    • 2 min

    SARVA MANGALA NAVAVARANAM

    (COMPOSED BY SRI RAJAGOPALA SHARMA, A PATRON OF RAJARAJESWARI TEMPLE, NANGANALLUR, CHENNAI) Another navavarana krithi series is the...
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    Dr Radhakrishnan
    • Mar 22, 2021
    • 3 min

    SRI RAJARAJESWARI NAVAVARANA KRITHIS BY GANAPATHI SACCHIDANANDA

    Sri Rajarajeshwari Navavarana krithis - compiled in a single album called Tripura Vaibhavam, is the most recent (in the 21st century)...
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    Dr Radhakrishnan
    • Mar 22, 2021
    • 3 min

    NAVAVARANA KRITHIS BY ANDAVAN PICHAI

    A contemporary composer, she had no formal education but was able to compose in Tamil, Telugu, and Sanskrit. It is said that her talents...
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    Dr Radhakrishnan
    • Nov 8, 2020
    • 1 min

    EKA – KRITHI RAGAS IN CARNATIC MUSIC - INDEX

    (Please check the name of the Raga and search using the search button) Amrita behag Bhoga vasantha Budha manohari Chayanattai Chinthamani...
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    Dr Radhakrishnan
    • Nov 8, 2020
    • 1 min

    RARE RAGAS IN CARNATIC MUSIC - INDEX

    (Please check the name of the Raga and search using the search button) Ahir bhairaV Amrita vahini Andhali Andolika Ardra Desi Bangala...
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    Dr Radhakrishnan
    • Oct 28, 2020
    • 1 min

    GURUGUHA VIBHAKTHI KRITHIS by Sri. MUTHUSWAMI DIKSHITHAR

    CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Vibhakthi Krithis 2. Shri Nathadi Guruguho Jayati Jayati – Prathama – Ragam Mayamalavagoula 3. MAnasa...
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    Dr Radhakrishnan
    • Oct 28, 2020
    • 3 min

    GURUGUHA VIBHAKTHI KRITHIS - MUTHUSWAMI DIKSHITHAR

    We are beginning with another series of compositions, generally known as Sri Guruguha Vibhakthi krithis; written by Nadajyothi Muthuswami...
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    GURUGUHA VIBHAKTHI KRITHIS - (1) - SREE NATHADI GURUGUHO JAYATHI – DIKSHITHAR
    Dr Radhakrishnan
    • Oct 28, 2020
    • 2 min

    GURUGUHA VIBHAKTHI KRITHIS - (1) - SREE NATHADI GURUGUHO JAYATHI – DIKSHITHAR

    We have seen in the introductory post, as to the origin of this composition. The opening line Srinathandi-guruguho-jayati-jayati, bows to...
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    GURUGUHA VIBHAKTHI KRITHIS (2) - MANASA GURUGUHA ROOPAM BHAJARE - RAGAM ANANDABHAIRAVI - DIKSHITHAR
    Dr Radhakrishnan
    • Oct 28, 2020
    • 2 min

    GURUGUHA VIBHAKTHI KRITHIS (2) - MANASA GURUGUHA ROOPAM BHAJARE - RAGAM ANANDABHAIRAVI - DIKSHITHAR

    The second composition in this series is "MAnasa Guruguha Roopam Bhajare", in ragam Anandabhairavi. This is the second vibhakthi krithi...
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    GURUGUHA VIBHAKTHI KRITHIS (3) – SRI GURUNA PALITHOSMI – RAGAM PADI – DIKSHITHAR
    Dr Radhakrishnan
    • Oct 28, 2020
    • 3 min

    GURUGUHA VIBHAKTHI KRITHIS (3) – SRI GURUNA PALITHOSMI – RAGAM PADI – DIKSHITHAR

    Sri Guruna Palithosmi is the third in this series; also in third vibhakthi – instrumental; this is set in a very rare raga, ‘PAdi’; one...
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    GURUGUHA VIBHAKTHI KRITHIS (4) : GURUGUHAYA BHAKTHANUGRAHAYA – RAGAM SAMA – DIKSHITHAR
    Dr Radhakrishnan
    • Oct 28, 2020
    • 3 min

    GURUGUHA VIBHAKTHI KRITHIS (4) : GURUGUHAYA BHAKTHANUGRAHAYA – RAGAM SAMA – DIKSHITHAR

    The fourth in the Guruguha vibhakthi series; this composition in ragam Sama (Shyama) is in the Fourth vibhakthi – dative and on the deity...
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    GURUGUHA VIBHAKTHI KRITHIS (5) : GURUGUHADANYAM NA JANEHAM – RAGAM BALAHAMSA – DIKSHITHAR
    Dr Radhakrishnan
    • Oct 28, 2020
    • 3 min

    GURUGUHA VIBHAKTHI KRITHIS (5) : GURUGUHADANYAM NA JANEHAM – RAGAM BALAHAMSA – DIKSHITHAR

    Muthuswami Dikshitar exclusively uses the Panchama vibhakti (fifth/ablative case) to beautifully continue the Lord/guru theme while...
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    GURUGUHA VIBHAKTHI KRITHIS (6) : SRI GURUGUHASYA DASOHAM – RAGAM PURVI – DIKSHITHAR
    Dr Radhakrishnan
    • Oct 28, 2020
    • 3 min

    GURUGUHA VIBHAKTHI KRITHIS (6) : SRI GURUGUHASYA DASOHAM – RAGAM PURVI – DIKSHITHAR

    Sri Guruguha dasoham is the 6th composition in the vibhakthi series; it is also in the sixth vibhakthi – genitive; written at Tiruttani....
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    GURUGUHA VIBHAKTHI KRITHIS (7) : GURUGUHA SWAMINI BHAKTHIM KAROMI – RAGAM BHANUMATHI – DIKSHITHAR
    Dr Radhakrishnan
    • Oct 28, 2020
    • 4 min

    GURUGUHA VIBHAKTHI KRITHIS (7) : GURUGUHA SWAMINI BHAKTHIM KAROMI – RAGAM BHANUMATHI – DIKSHITHAR

    “Guruguha swamini bhaktim karomi" is the seventh krithi in the guru theme composed exclusively in the seventh/locative case in the raga...
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