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Navavaranams
-A Study Of Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi And Dikshitar
By Chitravina N.Ravikiran
The Navavarana pooja forms the mantric-tantric ritualistic part
of Devi worship, associated with the Srichakra pooja. An avarana
may be understood as a covering, a veil that must be removed
in order to reach the supreme Shakti, residing at the centre
point (bindu). Read More >>
Saint
Thyagaraja – A Great Composer And A Trend-Setter
- By T.M. Sivaraman
What more can a mere mortal like me have to say that has not
already been said by eminent musicians and musicologist on the
great Saint of Thiruvarur? Read more
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Raaga Time -
By Sudha Jagannathan
Ragas are classified according to the day, night or seasons.
This classification is strictly followed by Hindustani musicians.
Read more >>
Dikshitar’s insight into astrology
and science - By Sudha Jagannathan
Muthuswamy Dikshitar is well known for his
specialized compositions on various deities. One such group
of compositions is on the nine planets (Navagraha kritis). These
kritis demonstrate Dikshitar’s skill in Sanskrit, as he
brought out the raga mudra (symbol) in a few kriti. Read
more >>
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