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AbhogiRaga · A compact five-note raga shaped by S, R2, G2, M1 and D2, with Pa and Ni omitted.›Adamodi GaladeComposition · A tender complaint to Rama about his reluctance to speak.›Adi talaTala · Carnatic music’s familiar eight-count cycle: 4 + 2 + 2.›AkṣayaliṅgavibhōComposition · A major Sanskrit kriti of Muttuswami Dikshitar in Shankarabharanam.›Akshara-kalaTerm · A primary time unit used to count the length of a tala.›AmritavarshiniRaga · A five-note raga with Prati Madhyama, omitting both Ri and Dha.›Ananda Natana PrakasamComposition · A Sanskrit kriti on Nataraja's joyful dance at Chidambaram.›AnandabhairaviRaga · A curved, phrase-led raga whose note treatment matters more than a straight scal…›AnandamritakarshiniComposition · A short Sanskrit prayer to the goddess, asking her to bring life-giving rain.›AnudrutamTerm · A one-count tala anga, marked with a single clap.›ArabhiRaga · A Shankarabharanam-family raga with a five-note ascent and a fuller descending o…›ArohanaTerm · The ascending movement used to outline a raga.›ArudiTerm · A marked point of emphasis or repose within a musical phrase.›Arunachala Natham SmaramiComposition · A Sanskrit meditation on Shiva as the fire linga of Arunachala at Tiruvannamalai…›AvarohanaTerm · The descending movement used to outline a raga.›AvartanaTerm · One complete cycle of a tala.›Balagopala Palayasu MamComposition · An expansive Sanskrit prayer to Krishna, celebrating both the playful cowherd an…›Bantureeti KoluvuComposition · A prayer to serve Rama, with devotion imagined as armour, a badge and a sword.›BegadaRaga · A phrase-led raga of the Shankarabharanam family whose curved motion and special…›Bhagyada Lakshmi BarammaComposition · An invitation to Lakshmi, pictured arriving with ringing anklets and bringing au…›BhavanutaComposition · An affectionate invitation for Rama to rest within the devotee's heart.›Bhavapriya — Melakarta 44Melakarta · Melakarta 44: S R1 G2 M2 P D1 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D1 P M2 G2 R1 S descending.›BilahariRaga · A bright, asymmetrical Shankarabharanam-derived raga: a compact pentatonic ascen…›Birana VaralicciComposition · A direct appeal to Kamakshi to grant her blessings and come quickly to the devot…›Brihaspate TarapateComposition · The Jupiter composition in Dikshitar's Navagraha group, addressing Brihaspati as…›Brova BharamaComposition · Is protecting one devotee a burden for the Lord who sustains worlds?›Brovavamma BangaruComposition · An intimate prayer to golden Kamakshi, asking her to speak, protect and relieve …›Budham AsrayamiComposition · A hymn to Budha, associated in the lyric with learning, poetry and a book held i…›Chakkani RajaComposition · The spacious royal road becomes a metaphor for devotion to Rama.›Chakravakam — Melakarta 16Melakarta · Melakarta 16: S R1 G3 M1 P D2 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D2 P M1 G3 R1 S descending.›Chalanata — Melakarta 36Melakarta · Melakarta 36: S R3 G3 M1 P D3 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D3 P M1 G3 R3 S descending.›Chandram Bhaja ManasaComposition · The moon is contemplated through cool light, the night-blooming lily and an imag…›Chapu talaTerm · A rhythmic cycle felt in unequal groups of smaller, even units.›Charukesi — Melakarta 26Melakarta · Melakarta 26: S R2 G3 M1 P D1 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D1 P M1 G3 R2 S descending.›Chatusra-jati AtaTala · A 12-count cycle grouped 4 + 4 + 2 + 2.›Chatusra-jati DhruvaTala · A 14-count cycle grouped 4 + 2 + 4 + 4.›Chatusra-jati EkaTala · A 4-count cycle grouped 4.›Chatusra-jati JhampaTala · A 7-count cycle grouped 4 + 1 + 2.›Chatusra-jati MatyaTala · A 10-count cycle grouped 4 + 2 + 4.›Chatusra-jati RupakaTala · A 6-count cycle grouped 2 + 4.›Chintaya Makanda Mula KandamComposition · A Sanskrit meditation on Ekamranatha at Kanchipuram, associated with the earth e…›Chitrambari — Melakarta 66Melakarta · Melakarta 66: S R2 G3 M2 P D3 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D3 P M2 G3 R2 S descending.›Darini TelusukontiComposition · Tyagaraja seeks refuge in Tripurasundari as the way to liberation.›Dasana Madiko EnnaComposition · A prayer to Venkataramana for service, a purified mind and the protection of com…›DevaranamaForm · A devotional song of the Haridasa tradition, often carrying a direct refrain, me…›Devi Brova SamayamideComposition · An urgent appeal to Kamakshi: the moment for help is now, not tomorrow.›Devi Mina NetriComposition · A prayer to Meenakshi that surrounds a request for protection with richly layere…›Dharmavati — Melakarta 59Melakarta · Melakarta 59: S R2 G2 M2 P D2 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D2 P M2 G2 R2 S descending.›Dhatuvardhini — Melakarta 69Melakarta · Melakarta 69: S R3 G3 M2 P D1 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D1 P M2 G3 R3 S descending.›Dhavalambari — Melakarta 49Melakarta · Melakarta 49: S R1 G3 M2 P D1 N1 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N1 D1 P M2 G3 R1 S descending.›Dheerasankarabharanam — Melakarta 29Melakarta · Melakarta 29: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S descending.›Dhenuka — Melakarta 9Melakarta · Melakarta 9: S R1 G2 M1 P D1 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D1 P M1 G2 R1 S descending.›Dinamani VamshaComposition · A plea to Rama, the radiant ornament of the solar lineage.›Divyamani — Melakarta 48Melakarta · Melakarta 48: S R1 G2 M2 P D3 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D3 P M2 G2 R1 S descending.›DrutamTerm · A two-count tala anga: clap, then wave.›DudukugalaComposition · One of Tyagaraja's five Ghana-raga Pancharatna kritis: an extended confession of…›Durusuga KripajuciComposition · A prayer to Dharmasamvardhani for compassion, bodily well-being and relief from …›Dvaitamu SukhamaComposition · An open question about the happiness of duality and non-duality.›Endaro MahanubhavuluComposition · Tyagaraja's salute to the many great devotees who find joy in the divine, one of…›Forms of Carnatic compositionGuide · Kriti, kirtana, varnam, svarajati, geetam and tillana — different ways of bringi…›Gajavadana BeduveComposition · A prayer to Ganesha asking for the grace to keep Purandara Vitthala constantly i…›Gamanashrama — Melakarta 53Melakarta · Melakarta 53: S R1 G3 M2 P D2 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D2 P M2 G3 R1 S descending.›Ganamurti — Melakarta 3Melakarta · Melakarta 3: S R1 G1 M1 P D1 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D1 P M1 G1 R1 S descending.›Gangeyabhushani — Melakarta 33Melakarta · Melakarta 33: S R3 G3 M1 P D1 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D1 P M1 G3 R3 S descending.›GatiTerm · The number of equal subdivisions within a primary tala count.›Gavambodhi — Melakarta 43Melakarta · Melakarta 43: S R1 G2 M2 P D1 N1 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N1 D1 P M2 G2 R1 S descending.›Gayakapriya — Melakarta 13Melakarta · Melakarta 13: S R1 G3 M1 P D1 N1 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N1 D1 P M1 G3 R1 S descending.›Giripai NelakonnaComposition · A vision of Rama attended by devoted companions.›Gourimanohari — Melakarta 23Melakarta · Melakarta 23: S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D2 P M1 G2 R2 S descending.›GrahaTerm · The point where a composition begins relative to the tala cycle.›Guruleka EtuvantiComposition · The guru's teaching as a remedy for inner confusion.›HamsadhwaniRaga · A five-note raga built from Sa, Ri, Ga, Pa and Ni, with neither Ma nor Dha.›HamsanadamRaga · A Prati Madhyama raga often heard today in a five-note form without Ga or Dha.›Hanumatodi — Melakarta 8Melakarta · Melakarta 8: S R1 G2 M1 P D1 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D1 P M1 G2 R1 S descending.›Harikambhoji — Melakarta 28Melakarta · A complete seven-note parent scale; explore its notes, chakra and Madhyama pair.›Hatakambari — Melakarta 18Melakarta · Melakarta 18: S R1 G3 M1 P D3 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D3 P M1 G3 R1 S descending.›Hemavati — Melakarta 58Melakarta · Melakarta 58: S R2 G2 M2 P D2 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D2 P M2 G2 R2 S descending.›Himacala TanayaComposition · A prayer to Brihannayaki, the daughter of the Himalaya, asking her to recognise …›Himadri Sute PahimamComposition · A Sanskrit prayer asking Kamakshi, the daughter of the Himalaya, for protection.›HindolamRaga · A five-note raga without Ri or Pa, with Ga, Ma, Dha and Ni forming its melodic c…›Innu Daya BaradeComposition · A direct appeal for compassion that moves from repeated births and human failing…›Inta SaukhyamaniComposition · Music and Rama's name become an image of incomparable sweetness.›Jagadananda KarakaComposition · The Sanskrit Pancharatna kriti that praises Rama through a flowing sequence of n…›JagadoddharanaComposition · Yashoda plays with Krishna as her own child, while the song reveals the immeasur…›JaganmohiniRaga · A Mayamalavagowla-family raga with five notes going up and Ri added on the way d…›Jalarnavam — Melakarta 38Melakarta · Melakarta 38: S R1 G1 M2 P D1 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D1 P M2 G1 R1 S descending.›Jambupate Mam PahiComposition · A Sanskrit prayer to Jambukeshwara at Tiruvanaikaval, associated with the water …›Janya ragaTerm · A raga classified in relation to a parent Melakarta.›JatiTerm · The number of primary counts in a laghu.›Jhalavarali — Melakarta 39Melakarta · Melakarta 39: S R1 G1 M2 P D1 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D1 P M2 G1 R1 S descending.›Jhankaradhwani — Melakarta 19Melakarta · Melakarta 19: S R2 G2 M1 P D1 N1 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N1 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S descending.›Jyotiswarupini — Melakarta 68Melakarta · Melakarta 68: S R3 G3 M2 P D1 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D1 P M2 G3 R3 S descending.›KalaTerm · The expansion of a tala count in a stated counting convention.›Kāmākṣi anudinamuComposition · A prayer to Kamakshi of Kanchi, unfolding through eight lyrical sections in Bhai…›Kāmākṣi nī padayugamēComposition · Kamakshi’s feet are the singer’s refuge in this expansive Yadukula Kambhoji svar…›Kamavardhini — Melakarta 51Melakarta · Melakarta 51: S R1 G3 M2 P D1 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D1 P M2 G3 R1 S descending.›KambhojiRaga · A major rakti raga of the Harikambhoji family, shaped by vakra movement, gamaka …›Kanakana rucirāComposition · One of Tyagaraja’s five Pancharatna kritis, celebrating the growing joy of behol…›Kanakangi — Melakarta 1Melakarta · Melakarta 1: S R1 G1 M1 P D1 N1 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N1 D1 P M1 G1 R1 S descending.›Kantamani — Melakarta 61Melakarta · Melakarta 61: S R2 G3 M2 P D1 N1 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N1 D1 P M2 G3 R2 S descending.›Karunanidhi IlaloComposition · A short prayer to Brihannayaki that places the singer's trust in her compassion …›Keeravani — Melakarta 21Melakarta · Melakarta 21: S R2 G2 M1 P D1 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S descending.›Khanda ChapuTala · A 5-pulse cycle felt as 2 + 3.›Khanda-jati AtaTala · A 14-count cycle grouped 5 + 5 + 2 + 2.›Khanda-jati DhruvaTala · A 17-count cycle grouped 5 + 2 + 5 + 5.›Khanda-jati EkaTala · A 5-count cycle grouped 5.›Khanda-jati JhampaTala · An 8-count cycle grouped 5 + 1 + 2.›Khanda-jati MatyaTala · A 12-count cycle grouped 5 + 2 + 5.›Khanda-jati RupakaTala · A 7-count cycle grouped 2 + 5.›Khanda-jati TriputaTala · A 9-count cycle grouped 5 + 2 + 2.›Kharaharapriya — Melakarta 22Melakarta · Melakarta 22: S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D2 P M1 G2 R2 S descending.›KirtanaForm · A song of praise, often devotional, with overlapping usage with kriti.›Kokilapriya — Melakarta 11Melakarta · Melakarta 11: S R1 G2 M1 P D2 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D2 P M1 G2 R1 S descending.›KonnakolTerm · The spoken language of Carnatic rhythm — recited solkattu syllables.›Kosalam — Melakarta 71Melakarta · Melakarta 71: S R3 G3 M2 P D2 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D2 P M2 G3 R3 S descending.›KritiForm · A composed Carnatic song that brings raga, tala and lyrics together.›KriyaTerm · A hand action that marks musical time.›Kshirasagara ShayanaComposition · A troubled devotee recalls the Lord's acts of rescue.›LaghuTerm · A tala anga counted with a clap followed by finger counts.›Latangi — Melakarta 63Melakarta · Melakarta 63: S R2 G3 M2 P D1 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D1 P M2 G3 R2 S descending.›LayaTerm · The steady flow and pace of musical time.›Ma JanakiComposition · Sita's strength and fidelity are celebrated as central to Rama's glory.›MadhyamavatiRaga · An auspicious five-note raga of the Kharaharapriya family, centred on R2, M1 and…›Mahaganapatim Manasa SmaramiComposition · A compact invocation that pictures Ganapati as serene, radiant and delighted by …›Mahalakshmi Karunarasa LahariComposition · Lakshmi’s compassion flows through a song filled with lotus imagery and welcomin…›Manasu NilpaComposition · Outer worship cannot replace steadiness and integrity of mind.›Manavati — Melakarta 5Melakarta · Melakarta 5: S R1 G1 M1 P D2 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D2 P M1 G1 R1 S descending.›ManavinalakinchaComposition · An appeal to the mind to recognise Rama’s compassion and the example of his huma…›Mararanjani — Melakarta 25Melakarta · Melakarta 25: S R2 G3 M1 P D1 N1 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N1 D1 P M1 G3 R2 S descending.›Mari vērē gati evarammāComposition · A direct appeal to Meenakshi: who else can offer refuge and protection?›Marubalka KunnaComposition · Why does the Lord dwelling within the heart remain silent?›MatraTerm · An inner time unit used when subdividing a tala count.›MayamalavagowlaRaga · Melakarta 15, a complete seven-note raga and the long-established framework for …›Mayamalavagowla — Melakarta 15Melakarta · A complete seven-note parent scale; explore its notes, chakra and Madhyama pair.›MayammaComposition · A deeply personal address to Meenakshi: when I call you Mother, will you not spe…›Mechakalyani — Melakarta 65Melakarta · Melakarta 65: S R2 G3 M2 P D2 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D2 P M2 G3 R2 S descending.›MelakartaTerm · A seven-note parent scale in the 72-Melakarta system.›Meru SamanaComposition · An invitation to behold Rama's majesty and beauty.›Mīnākṣi mē mudam dēhiComposition · A Sanskrit prayer to Meenakshi of Madurai, asking her to grant joy.›Minalocana BrovaComposition · A gentle but insistent request that the goddess stop delaying and come to the de…›Misra ChapuTala · A 7-pulse cycle felt as 3 + 4.›Misra-jati AtaTala · An 18-count cycle grouped 7 + 7 + 2 + 2.›Misra-jati DhruvaTala · A 23-count cycle grouped 7 + 2 + 7 + 7.›Misra-jati EkaTala · A 7-count cycle grouped 7.›Misra-jati JhampaTala · A 10-count cycle grouped 7 + 1 + 2.›Misra-jati MatyaTala · A 16-count cycle grouped 7 + 2 + 7.›Misra-jati RupakaTala · A 9-count cycle grouped 2 + 7.›Misra-jati TriputaTala · An 11-count cycle grouped 7 + 2 + 2.›MohanamRaga · A widely shared five-note raga whose simple pitch inventory supports a rich Carn…›Mokshamu GaladaComposition · A meditation on liberation, devotion and the inner understanding of music.›Muttuswami DikshitarComposer · A Carnatic composer known for Sanskrit kritis and the signature Guruguha.›Na JivadharaComposition · Rama is addressed as the very support of life and perception.›Nada TanumanishamComposition · A Sanskrit salutation to Shiva as the embodiment of sacred sound.›NadaloludaiComposition · The mind is invited to delight in nada and experience spiritual joy.›Naganandini — Melakarta 30Melakarta · Melakarta 30: S R2 G3 M1 P D3 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D3 P M1 G3 R2 S descending.›Nagumomu GanaleniComposition · Tyagaraja longs to see Rama’s smiling face and asks why help has not arrived.›NalinakantiRaga · A six-note raga whose upward line turns from Ga back to Ri before continuing to …›Namanarayani — Melakarta 50Melakarta · Melakarta 50: S R1 G3 M2 P D1 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D1 P M2 G3 R1 S descending.›Nannu Brova LalitaComposition · An appeal to Lalita for swift protection, contrasting reliance on her with the d…›Nanu PalimpaComposition · A wondering welcome to Rama, who seems to have come to protect his devotee.›NarasiṃhāgacchaComposition · An invocation asking Narasimha to come, praising his protection of Prahlada and …›Narayana Ninna NamadaComposition · A prayer for remembrance of Narayana through ordinary activity, happiness, illne…›Nasikabhushani — Melakarta 70Melakarta · Melakarta 70: S R3 G3 M2 P D2 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D2 P M2 G3 R3 S descending.›Natabhairavi — Melakarta 20Melakarta · Melakarta 20: S R2 G2 M1 P D1 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S descending.›Natakapriya — Melakarta 10Melakarta · Melakarta 10: S R1 G2 M1 P D2 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D2 P M1 G2 R1 S descending.›Navaneetam — Melakarta 40Melakarta · Melakarta 40: S R1 G1 M2 P D2 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D2 P M2 G1 R1 S descending.›NeelambariRaga · A gently unfolding, vakra raga of the Shankarabharanam family, known for curved …›Neetimati — Melakarta 60Melakarta · Melakarta 60: S R2 G2 M2 P D3 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D3 P M2 G2 R2 S descending.›Nidhi Chala SukhamaComposition · An inward debate: does happiness come from wealth, or from serving Rama?›Ninnuvinaga MariComposition · A plea to Kamakshi after the disappointment of searching elsewhere for support.›O Jagadamba NanuComposition · A direct appeal to Kamakshi as the mother of the world, asking for protection, f…›O RangashayiComposition · A direct call to the reclining Lord of Srirangam.›Pakkala NilabadiComposition · Sita and Lakshmana are asked about the joy of serving Rama.›Palincu KamakshiComposition · A prayer to Kamakshi that moves between the radiance of the goddess and a child'…›Pavani — Melakarta 41Melakarta · Melakarta 41: S R1 G1 M2 P D2 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D2 P M2 G1 R1 S descending.›Purandara DasaComposer · A central Haridasa poet whose Kannada devotional songs and teaching legacy remai…›RagaTerm · A melodic identity shaped by notes, phrases and ornamentation.›Raga SudharasaComposition · The nectar of raga becomes an invitation to inward fulfilment.›Ragavardhini — Melakarta 32Melakarta · Melakarta 32: S R3 G3 M1 P D1 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D1 P M1 G3 R3 S descending.›RaghunayakaComposition · A declaration of steadfast refuge at Rama's feet.›Raghupriya — Melakarta 42Melakarta · Melakarta 42: S R1 G1 M2 P D3 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D3 P M2 G1 R1 S descending.›Rama Mantrava JapisoComposition · A call to repeat Rama’s name, illustrated through Hanuman, Vibhishana and the de…›Rama Nama PayasakkeComposition · A playful recipe turns Rama, Krishna and Vitthala’s names into payasa, sugar and…›Rama Nannu BrovaraComposition · Rama's presence throughout life becomes the basis of a personal appeal.›Rama Ni SamanamevaruComposition · Rama’s grace is praised through the tenderness of Sita, his brothers and his own…›Rama NiyedaComposition · Love, not outward resemblance, gives Rama's name its sweetness.›Ramapriya — Melakarta 52Melakarta · Melakarta 52: S R1 G3 M2 P D2 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D2 P M2 G3 R1 S descending.›Rasikapriya — Melakarta 72Melakarta · Melakarta 72: S R3 G3 M2 P D3 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D3 P M2 G3 R3 S descending.›Ratnangi — Melakarta 2Melakarta · Melakarta 2: S R1 G1 M1 P D1 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D1 P M1 G1 R1 S descending.›Rāvē himagiri kumāriComposition · A six-section Todi svarajati calling Kamakshi of Kanchi to hear the singer’s pra…›RevatiRaga · A five-note raga using Shuddha Ri and Kaisiki Ni, without Ga or Dha.›Rishabhapriya — Melakarta 62Melakarta · Melakarta 62: S R2 G3 M2 P D1 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D1 P M2 G3 R2 S descending.›Rupavati — Melakarta 12Melakarta · Melakarta 12: S R1 G2 M1 P D3 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D3 P M1 G2 R1 S descending.›SādhiñcenēComposition · Tyagaraja addresses his own mind in this Pancharatna kriti, combining affectiona…›Salagam — Melakarta 37Melakarta · Melakarta 37: S R1 G1 M2 P D1 N1 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N1 D1 P M2 G1 R1 S descending.›SamajavaragamanaComposition · A Sanskrit praise of Krishna that brings graceful movement, flute music and the …›Sangita JnanamuComposition · Musical understanding is joined to devotion and ethical discernment.›Sankari SamkuruComposition · A Sanskrit prayer asking Akhilandeshvari to bestow well-being and remove distres…›Sankirna-jati AtaTala · A 22-count cycle grouped 9 + 9 + 2 + 2.›Sankirna-jati DhruvaTala · A 29-count cycle grouped 9 + 2 + 9 + 9.›Sankirna-jati EkaTala · A 9-count cycle grouped 9.›Sankirna-jati JhampaTala · A 12-count cycle grouped 9 + 1 + 2.›Sankirna-jati MatyaTala · A 20-count cycle grouped 9 + 2 + 9.›Sankirna-jati RupakaTala · An 11-count cycle grouped 2 + 9.›Sankirna-jati TriputaTala · A 13-count cycle grouped 9 + 2 + 2.›Sarasa SamadanaComposition · Rama is praised through the four approaches of counsel, offer, division and forc…›Sarasangi — Melakarta 27Melakarta · Melakarta 27: S R2 G3 M1 P D1 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D1 P M1 G3 R2 S descending.›Sari EvarammaComposition · An appeal to Kamakshi built around a question of devotion: who can equal your co…›Sarojadala NetriComposition · A prayer to lotus-eyed Meenakshi, combining unwavering trust with an urgent requ…›SaveriRaga · A weighty Mayamalavagowla-derived raga with a five-note ascent, a complete desce…›Senavati — Melakarta 7Melakarta · Melakarta 7: S R1 G2 M1 P D1 N1 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N1 D1 P M1 G2 R1 S descending.›Shadvidhamargini — Melakarta 46Melakarta · Melakarta 46: S R1 G2 M2 P D2 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D2 P M2 G2 R1 S descending.›Shanmukhapriya — Melakarta 56Melakarta · Melakarta 56: S R2 G2 M2 P D1 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D1 P M2 G2 R2 S descending.›Shubhapantuvarali — Melakarta 45Melakarta · Melakarta 45: S R1 G2 M2 P D1 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D1 P M2 G2 R1 S descending.›Shulini — Melakarta 35Melakarta · Melakarta 35: S R3 G3 M1 P D2 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D2 P M1 G3 R3 S descending.›Shyamalangi — Melakarta 55Melakarta · Melakarta 55: S R2 G2 M2 P D1 N1 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N1 D1 P M2 G2 R2 S descending.›Simhendramadhyamam — Melakarta 57Melakarta · Melakarta 57: S R2 G2 M2 P D1 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D1 P M2 G2 R2 S descending.›Sitamma MayammaComposition · Sita and Rama become the parents of an extended devotional family.›Sobhillu Sapta SvaraComposition · Tyagaraja turns the seven svaras themselves into objects of devotion.›Sogasu JudaComposition · A wondering contemplation of Rama's beauty, gesture and adornment.›Sogasuga MridangaComposition · An ideal of song joining mridanga, clear pitch, meaningful words and devotion.›Śrī KālahastīśaComposition · A Sanskrit invocation to Shiva at Kalahasti, where the deity is associated with …›Śrī Mahāgaṇapatir avatu māmComposition · A prayer for Ganapati’s protection, naming his home beside the Kamalalaya tank.›Śrī Nāthādi Guruguho JayatiComposition · A Sanskrit salutation to Guruguha as the teacher who brings knowledge and dispel…›Sri Saraswati NamostuteComposition · A direct salutation to Saraswati, moving from divine praise to the quiet of a co…›Śrī Subrahmaṇyāya NamasteComposition · A sustained salutation to Subrahmanya, praising his beauty, courage and gift of …›SrutiTerm · The pitch reference that anchors a performance.›SthayiTerm · The register or octave in which a svara sounds.›Sucharitra — Melakarta 67Melakarta · Melakarta 67: S R3 G3 M2 P D1 N1 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N1 D1 P M2 G3 R3 S descending.›Sujana JivanaComposition · Rama is praised as the life and support of the virtuous.›Sukhi EvaroComposition · Who truly enjoys the happiness of Rama's name?›Suryakantam — Melakarta 17Melakarta · Melakarta 17: S R1 G3 M1 P D2 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D2 P M1 G3 R1 S descending.›Suryamurte NamostuteComposition · A praise of Surya whose images of radiance culminate in the sun’s seven-horse ch…›Suvarnangi — Melakarta 47Melakarta · Melakarta 47: S R1 G2 M2 P D2 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D2 P M2 G2 R1 S descending.›SvaraTerm · A musical note named Sa, Ri, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha or Ni.›Syama SastriComposer · The eldest of the Carnatic Trinity, known for expressive compositions in praise …›TalaTerm · A repeating framework of musical time.›Tala angaTerm · One of the constituent parts of a tala cycle.›Tamburi MeetidavaComposition · Singing, keeping tala and playing the tamburi become images of devotion and libe…›Tanarupi — Melakarta 6Melakarta · Melakarta 6: S R1 G1 M1 P D3 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D3 P M1 G1 R1 S descending.›Telisi RamaComposition · A call to chant with understanding rather than merely repeat a name.›Teliyaleru RamaComposition · An outwardly religious life can still miss the path of devotion.›The 72 Melakarta scalesGuide · Seven notes, twelve chakras and a complete map of the parent scales.›The Carnatic TrinityGuide · Three near-contemporary composers, born in Tiruvarur, who shaped the Carnatic re…›The Suladi Sapta Tala systemGuide · Seven tala shapes and five jatis form a matrix; five gatis add another rhythmic …›Tisra-jati AtaTala · A 10-count cycle grouped 3 + 3 + 2 + 2.›Tisra-jati DhruvaTala · An 11-count cycle grouped 3 + 2 + 3 + 3.›Tisra-jati EkaTala · A 3-count cycle grouped 3.›Tisra-jati JhampaTala · A 6-count cycle grouped 3 + 1 + 2.›Tisra-jati MatyaTala · An 8-count cycle grouped 3 + 2 + 3.›Tisra-jati RupakaTala · A 5-count cycle grouped 2 + 3.›Tisra-jati TriputaTala · A 7-count cycle grouped 3 + 2 + 2.›TyagarajaComposer · A composer of the Carnatic Trinity, known for Telugu kritis in devotion to Rama.›Understanding ragaGuide · What makes a raga more than a scale — notes, phrases, gamaka, and the melakarta/…›Vachaspati — Melakarta 64Melakarta · Melakarta 64: S R2 G3 M2 P D2 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D2 P M2 G3 R2 S descending.›Vagadhiswari — Melakarta 34Melakarta · Melakarta 34: S R3 G3 M1 P D2 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D2 P M1 G3 R3 S descending.›Vakulabharanam — Melakarta 14Melakarta · Melakarta 14: S R1 G3 M1 P D1 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D1 P M1 G3 R1 S descending.›Vanaspati — Melakarta 4Melakarta · Melakarta 4: S R1 G1 M1 P D2 N2 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N2 D2 P M1 G1 R1 S descending.›Vandanamu RaghunandanaComposition · Short, intimate verses weave salutation, trust and appeal to Rama.›Varunapriya — Melakarta 24Melakarta · Melakarta 24: S R2 G2 M1 P D3 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D3 P M1 G2 R2 S descending.›VasanthaRaga · A vakra, Pa-less raga whose common modern outline rises without Ri and returns t…›Vātāpi gaṇapatim bhajēhamComposition · A Sanskrit hymn to the elephant-headed Ganapati, praising him as the remover of …›Venkatachala NilayamComposition · A Sanskrit praise of Venkateswara that gathers Vishnu’s attributes and the stori…›Vishwambhari — Melakarta 54Melakarta · Melakarta 54: S R1 G3 M2 P D3 N3 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N3 D3 P M2 G3 R1 S descending.›Yagapriya — Melakarta 31Melakarta · Melakarta 31: S R3 G3 M1 P D1 N1 Ṡ ascending; Ṡ N1 D1 P M1 G3 R3 S descending.›
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