Rise of Margazhi – Week 3
*DAY 30: Rise of Margazhi – The grand, divine finale* ๐๐น๐
Sankranthi namaskarams to all๐๐พ๐
Pleased to welcome rasikas to the grand finale of our month-long series! Todayโs episode is a harbinger of divinity and auspiciousness, featuring the following segments:
๐ฆ*Thiruppavai Poorthi*: Vid. Smt. Subhapriya Srivatsan, Sri. Hemmige Srivatsan & family
๐ *Rise of Margazhi In a Capsule*
๐ *Anugraha Bhashanam*: HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji (Composer, Madhurageethams)
๐ช *Mangalam*: Madhuri Sakhi sameta Sri Premika Varada Thakurji @ Namadwaar Sydney, Australia
๐๐๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ต: ๐ฅ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ถ – ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐๐ฎ๐บ ๐ญ๐ธ
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Vid. Smt.๐ฐ๐๐
๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐๐
๐๐๐๐
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Featured ๐๐๐ก๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฏ๐๐ค๐ข๐ข๐ฑ๐ฅ๐๐ช
*aLLa aLLa Kuraiyadha* ๐๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
rAgam: chArukEshiย tALam: Adi
Meaning:
O Krishna, please bless me with that untainted devotion that never diminishes. I must clearly experience in my heart that pure devotion that is without a tinge of any hypocrisy. I must offer personal service to You alone; I must forget all my other desires; I must understand well that this is indeed the highest penance; I must live in this world with complete detachment.
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*Somu ๐ฆ Sez*โฆโฆIn the pasuram-of-the-day, _Chittranjiru Kaale_,the devotee brings out the spirit of surrender, eternal service and gratitude with her forte, the expressive element, or abhinaya. This is the perfect instance where the music and dance meld seamlessly to cascade the ultimate devotion that Andalโs Thiruppavai and this Madhurageetham drip with.
A top-notch production, set in a stunning ambience with the strings of the *Navtar* (a new-age musical instrument) and a soulful vocal rendition make this a *MUST-WATCH* performance! Incidentally, this is the first time the Navtar makes its way in to a dance repertoire, and we are thrilled that this has happened through the Spirit of Margazhi channel! Enjoy the strings of devotion and revel in the nectar of Charukeshi for hours (perhaps days) following this treat!
๐๐๐ ๐๐: ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ณ๐ก๐ข – ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฆ ๐ผ๐ง
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๐Vid. Sri. ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐
๐Vid. Thiruvizha Viju. S. Anand – Violin
๐Vid. G. Krishnakumar – Mridangam
๐Vid. Vazhapally. S. Krishnakumar – Ghatam
๐Kum. Swathi Renganath – Tambura
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Featured ๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
*Perumidham Adaindhen Venkatava* ๐โ๏ธ
rAgam: suruTTi tALam: Adi
Meaning:
O Venkatesha, I am indeed blessed to have attained Your presence, which is the most wonderful of all that is wondrous! When I am near You, I feel there is indeed no one who is as blessed as I am. O beautiful moon-faced Lord, I must eternally do bhakti to You, You must cut off my attachments and protect me, I must worship You intimately. O Creator of all, O Witness of all, O the Indweller of all, O Lord of all, O Omnipotent One, O Omniscient One, O the refuge of allโฆ I have surrendered to You and feel immensely blessed!
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*Somu ๐ฆ sez*…..The sight of the presiding deity mentioned in this composition, Sri Kalyana Srinivasa Perumal of Maharanyam arriving in a purappadu (procession) and the aradhana to Him by devotees in this auspicious Dhanur month, sets the stage for this soulful Surutti Madhurageetham by this acclaimed artist! Surutti is not a popular raga, in that, it is not often rendered by musicians. A certain amount of musical scholarship coupled with creative imagination alone can do proper justice to it. Being the scholar that he is, the artist has demonstrated his versatility in this pristine rendition.
The final edition of Sapta Swarayutham in Rise of Margazhi is here for us to enjoy! ๐ผ๐ง
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#KolamforKodhai:
โ๏ธ: Smt. Sumathy Ramalingam
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๐๐๐ ๐๐: ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ณ๐ก๐ข – ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฒ๐๐ฆ ๐ผโจ
Ft:
Vid. Smt. ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฝ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฃโ๐จ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฎ๐๐ง๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ฎ
๐Smt. Nandida Variathody
๐Kum. Sharada Murali
๐Kum. Akshaya Ganesan
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Featured ๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
*Athi Viraivil*
rAgam: Ahiriย tALam: tripuTa
Meaning:
O Krishna, please come before me very soon! How long will I struggle without beholding Your lotus face? You are my Master, You are my Lord, my allโฆ why do You not look at me, your slave? To me, your devotee, who has surrendered unto You, who is helpless and pitiable – please remove my fear and distress with Your loving words.
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*Somu ๐ฆSez*…….Three budding dancers from Natyarpana, two from Wisconsin, ๐บ๐ธ and one from Sydney ๐ฆ๐บ unite in this piece that is a plea to Krishna – to come before them right away, heeding to the devoteeโs prayers. This Madhurageetham set in the relatively rare and ancient Ahiri ragam, has been brought to life by these dancers through their bright abhinaya, and subtle depiction of bhAvArtha. Although physically separated by miles, these dancers weave their nrithya so beautifully that they bring us a unified performance melding the differences in time and place. To top it off, music for this piece has been creatively orchestrated with some unique instrumentation!
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#KolamforKodhai:
โ๏ธ: Smt. Sumathy Ramalingam
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๐๐๐ ๐๐: ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ณ๐ก๐ข – ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐จ๐ค๐ค๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ฆ ๐ธ๐บ๐น
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๐๐ข๐ฉ. ๐ผ๐ก๐๐๐ช ๐ผ๐ก
โPaamalaiyOdu PoomAlaiโ
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*Somu Sez*โฆโฆThe story of Andal and her unison with the Lord at the end of the pavan nOmbu hinges on the flower garland that she made for Rangamannar! The tradition is widely celebrated as Andal Kalyanam across the world for followers of this tradition! Keeping that spirit in mind, today, we are pleased to bring the Parambarya Pokkisham (traditional treasure) of garland-weaving to your homes.
Smt. Alagu sets the tone and beautifully articulates the steps involved in making a simple garland. In the footage, enjoy dancer Lasya Mavilapalliโs beautiful _hasta prayOga_ (hand gesture) to depict the garland-making ritual in Mylapore, certainly a high point in the video for us! On that note, have you stopped to smell the roses today? ๐ฅณ๐น
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#KolamforKodhai:
โ๏ธ: Smt. Sumathy Ramalingam
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๐๐๐ ๐๐: ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ณ๐ก๐ข – ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฒ๐๐ฆ ๐ต๐น
Ft:
Smt. ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ด๐ต๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป
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Featured ๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ :
*Nama Ruchiyai Tharumaiya*
rAgam: kAmbhOdiย tALam: Adi
Meaning:
O Hanumanji, the king of the monkeys, please come and bestow me with taste for [Ramaโs] Divine Name. You who protected Sugriva, the king of the forest; the one who found Sita Devi; please give me taste for the Divine Name. O foremost of Sri Ramaโs devotees, the pure One who has no lust or anger, the One who acts without any delay, please come on your own accord and protect me.
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*Somu Sez*โฆโฆA humble prayer to the mighty Lord Hanuman, beseeching Him to bestow us with the sweetest blessing of them all – Nama Ruchi, that He stands as a testimony for! The artist has beautifully portrayed that prayer and has wrapped this day up with a lovely Thiruppavai!
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#KolamforKodhai:
โ๏ธ: Smt. Sumathy Ramalingam
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๐๐๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ฐ: ๐ฅ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ถ – ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ต๐๐ฟ๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ ๐ง๐ฅ
Ft:
Smt. ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐
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In a โSacred Offeringโ
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*Somu Sez*โฆโฆThis is not your typical cooking show host. She exudes the warmth of your Amma or Athai sharing a treasured recipe with you, in a rather informal conversation over the _aduppu_. โ_Vendhayam serthukko, odambukku romba nalladhu_โ, theyโd remark, as they flip the dosai over with a big dollop of sesame oil, citing that _nalleNNai_ is good for your joints! Just as Amma or Athai would share anecdotes from their memories, and just as they would caution you on potential snafus for a given recipe, so she does. In the process, and in a whiff, she transports you to the comfort of Ammaโs _adukuLLai_ (kitchen) back home!
Hailing from the family of HH Kanchi Jayendra Periyava, this โAanmeega Yogiโ has a treasure trove of prasadams, with stories and shlokams to share from each kshetram. How can this iconic prasadam from *Madurai Azhagar Koil* not be a part of our Margazhi menu in the next few days? Go ahead, try it and tag us if you do! ๐
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#KolamforKodhai:
โ๏ธ: Smt. Sumathy Ramalingam
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๐๐๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ฏ: ๐ฅ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ถ – ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ต๐ฎ๐บ ๐ผ๐ต
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๐Indiana Brothers: ๐พ๐๐. ๐๐๐ง๐ซ๐๐๐ & ๐พ๐๐. ๐๐ช๐ง๐๐๐
๐Chari Sisters: ๐๐ช๐ข. ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ & ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐
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Featured ๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ :
*Ravinandini Karayil*
rAgam: rAgamAlikAย tALam: Adi ๐ค๐๐ซ
Meaning:
This beautiful Madhurageetham speaks of how Sri Radha Devi spends her entire day thinking of Sri Krishna and His leelas in everything she does. Right from the time her eyes bloom open in the mornings to the time they close at nightfall, and even as she dreams, she thinks constantly of Krishna, relating her every action to every one of His leelas and His qualities.ย ๐ญ
She wakes up with her eyes blossoming open with the thought of Sri Krishna. As she drinks milk, she dances delightfully, listening to stories of Krishna stealing milk and butter. As she bathes in the waters of the Yamuna, she thinks shyly that these are the waters that caressed Sri Krishna. Hiding in her heart the episode of Krishna hiding the gopisโ clothes, she drapes her own clothes. As she eats, she recollects the vana bhojana leela in the forest. Reminiscing Krishna playing the flute, our chirpy Radhai plays the veena. Thinking of Krishna dancing on Kaliya, she too dances. She reminisces Krishnaโs rasa leela with her sakhis. At nights, she gazes at the moon, and rejoices seeing Krishnaโs face in it. Until she goes to sleep, she thinks and sings constantly of Muralidhara alone. And even in her dreams, she envisages Sri Krishna and attains immense bliss.
*Eppiravi vandhal enna*
rAgam: kApi ย tALam: Adi
Meaning:
Whatever birth I may get, why do I have to ever worry now? For the Lord of Radha Devi is by my side! No matter whether I get a peerless human birth or some lowly birth that is of no use.. I have no reason to worry! If just once we get the touch of the dust of the feet of a bhagavata, the eternal Paramapadam is indeed ensured. I need no spiritual practice nor do I need to wallow in misery. What Muralidhara says is indeed the truth!
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*Somu ๐ฆ sez*โฆ. At Camp SoMU, it is our firm belief that every deserving child practicing art and investing time in quality art, deserves a good platform to perform – whether itโs in our dance productions or in our Margazhi festival.
On that token, today, we are pleased to present four youngsters, born and raised in the ๐บ๐ธ who have spent a significant portion of their formative years learning and soaking in classical arts!
The very energetic Indiana brothers present a simply splendid Madhurageetham in Ragamalika detailing the supreme love that Radha Rani had for Krishna while the vibrant Chari Sisters assert that they are ready to brave any kind of birth while they have the Lord of Nappinnai on their side!
Enjoy these beautiful childrenโs sweet offerings.
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#KolamforKodhai:
โ๏ธ: Smt. Sumathy Ramalingam
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๐๐๐ 22: ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ณ๐ก๐ข – ๐๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ค๐ค๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ฏ๐๐ข ๐ง๐ป๐ฆ
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๐๐น: Chi. ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐๐ฃ (Thiruppavais)
๐: Smt.๐ซ๐๐๐๐ ๐บ. ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐ (Story)
๐จ: Smt. ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐ (Art)
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Somu ๐ฆ sezโฆ. A beautiful pookaLam comes alive and the fragrance of divinity wafts through the air as little Hari sings a medley of Thiruppavais today.
In the audio-visual segment, Deepa ji leaves us with an apt, and poignant message for Margazhi, while shedding light on what really matters for us humans living in this spiritual realm, while Upasana ji casts her usual spell and brings bhooloka vaikuntam before our eyes, in the final home run of this series. ๐ธ๐๐นโจ๐ฆ
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#KolamforKodhai:
โ๏ธ: Smt. Sumathy Ramalingam
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PS: Please turn ON [CC] in YouTube for captions in English during the narration.
๐๐๐ ๐๐: ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ณ๐ก๐ข – ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฒ๐๐ฆ
Ft: Kum. ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ข๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ข
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Featured ๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐:
*Kadhai Kelu Kadhai Kelu* ๐๐ผ๐
rAgam: madhyamAvathi tALam: Adi
Meaning:
๐๐ผListen, listen, listen always to Sri Hariโs Katha, with keenness and devotion, from those who tell the katha with devotion and dispassion.
๐๐ผListen to the stories of Rama and Krishna, of Sri Hariโs innumerable avataras, and the stories of His devotees, without letting time slip by, and you shall attain the fruit of Yoga, troubles shall diffuse and wishes shall fructify. It will remove all worries, fill the mind with peace, remove all misery, bestow bliss, and make the troubled heart leap with joy! If you internalize and contemplate on what you listen, and sing and speak about it, then knowledge, devotion and dispassion shall bloom and very soon you shall attain the highest state.
๐๐ผListen to that Muralidharanโs katha like King Parikshith did (with immense shraddha), like King Prithu did (who prayed for a 1000 ears), and like Hanumanji does (who goes wherever Hari katha is told).
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*Somu ๐ฆ sez*โฆ. _Our first Canadian ๐จ๐ฆ artist on board, and surely a rising star keep on your radar! Nivedha embodies every aspect of pure, traditional dance – in angashuddham, in precise footwork, in clean nritta and tasteful abhinaya! A powerhouse of energy that she is, the artist presents this brisk piece with verve and elan, as she narrates the essence of Margazhi, and leaves us with a longing for more!_
_We started off the โRise of Margazhiโ dance series with invocatory items (pushpanjali, mallari et al), Andalโs message through her Thirumozhi, traversed bhakti-steeped pasurams and Madhurageethams celebrating the Lord, ultimately surrendering at His Thiruvadi ๐ฃ and also reveled in Shivaโs ecstasy on witnessing Radha-Krishna in unison!_
Itโs now time to encapsulate all of that and leave rasikas with the key takeaway message of Bhagavata Dharma, which is *_katha shravanam*_ i.e. listening to the Lordโs stories, through art and art forms! ๐๐ผ๐
๐๐๐ ๐๐: ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ณ๐ก๐ข – ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐จ๐ค๐ค๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ฆ ๐ฅป๐งฃ
Ft: Vid. Smt. ๐ฝ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐ ๐๐, Founder: *_Krsaangi*_
krsaangi.com
*Somu ๐ฆ sez*โฆ.
_A unique segment detailing the story and myriad hues of Kanchipuram Silks. A plethora of gyaan ranging from the rich heritage, various hues and motifs as well as the significance of handwoven weaves articulated by this engineer turned entrepreneur and cultural ambassador. *DONโT MISS THE SURPRISE* embedded in the segment and a fantastic opportunity to *WIN A HANDWOVEN KANCHIPURAM SAREE* for yourself or your loved one!!_ ๐๐๐
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#KolamforKodhai:
โ๏ธ: Smt. Sumathy Ramalingam
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๐๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ต: ๐ฅ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ถ – ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐๐ฎ๐บ ๐ญ
Ft: Vid. Smt. ๐๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ
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Featured ๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐:
*Thiruvadi Mahimayai Naan Arivene*
rAgam: kamAs ย tALam: Adi
Meaning:
O Krishna, let me speak of the greatness of Your Holy Feet!
๐ฃ The Holy Feet from where the all-purifying, divine Ganga emerged;
those Holy Feet that came on Their own accord to Bali and seized his surrender;
๐ฃ those Holy Feet that restored to life the sageโs wife (Ahalya);
๐ฃ those Holy Feet that, in an instant, changed Kuchela (Sudhama), the poorest of the poor, to a Kubera, the richest of the rich;
๐ฃ those Holy Feet that toppled Sakatasura in a moment with its light touch;
๐ฃ those Holy Feet that danced on the snake and overpowered its ego;
๐ฃ those Holy Feet that always protect me, Muralidharan.
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*Somu ๐ฆ sez*โฆ.
_Exquisite portrayal of the mahima of the Lordโs Thiruvadi that couldโve only been brought to life so gracefully by this artiste! The preceding Thiruppavai sets the tone for the Madhurageetham, that beautifully enunciates numerous episodes from the puranas where the Lordโs Feet have cast Their magic spell! When Ramaji runs in as Krishna to embrace Sudama and washes his feet, you get transported to Dwaraka and simply lose yourself there! From that point on, you are in a trance! Enjoy the grace, poise and the vivid portrayal of each character in this loaded kriti!_
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#KolamforKodhai:
โ๏ธ: Smt. Sumathy Ramalingam
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๐๐๐ ๐๐: ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ณ๐ก๐ข – ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฆ ๐ผ๐ง
Ft:
๐Vid. Sri. ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐ ๐ด. ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐ป Vid. Kum. ๐จ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐ชVid. ๐บ.๐ฒ. ๐น๐๐๐๐๐
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Featured Madhurageetham:
Paadaatha Naal Ellaam Paazhe ๐๐๐ฟ
rAgam: reethigauLaiย | tALam: tripuTa
Meaning:
Every day that goes by without us praising Muralidhara, is indeed in vain.
You know not how to lead your life, and you choose not to worship the Lord. Of what use then are tears when time has rolled by? When the elephant (Gajendra) cried out to the Lord as he was drowning, he was saved in an instant. Do praise and worship – before it is too late – that Primordial Lord, who is capable of cutting off all bonds.
Somu ๐ฆ sezโฆ.
๐ Thiruvallikkeni Kandene ๐
Todayโs exquisite offering features:
๐๐ฝ A beautiful prelude by Sri Erode Balaji Bhagavatar on the backdrop for todayโs choice of Pasuram-Madhurageetham pairing.
๐๐ฝ Sri Balamuralikrishnaโs unparalleled music, with wizardry in vocal techniques, measured aesthetic brigAs with uncompromising shuddham in sAhityam.
๐๐ฝThe versatile vidushi Akkarai Subhalakshmiโs boundless manOdharma and deep classicism on the violin coupled with her impeccable rAga improvisation for the pAsuram.
๐๐ฝSri Ramanaโs unique flavor on the Mridangam to complete this musical treat.
Get ready to travel back in time, to the divya desam Thiruvallikkeni (Triplicane) in our very own Chennai, through this divine musical offering!
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#KolamforKodhai:
โ๏ธ: Smt. Sumathy Ramalingam
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๐๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐: ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ณ๐ก๐ข – ๐๐๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ก๐ข ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ณ
Ft:
Smt. ๐
๐๐ฎ๐๐จ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ช๐ง๐๐จ๐ ๐ค๐ ๐
๐๐ฎ๐๐จ๐๐ง๐’๐จ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ฃ
In a ‘Sacred Offering’
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*Somu ๐ฆ sez*โฆ. Many a stove lit, and many a delectable plate on everyday dining tables; the credit for that goes to Jeyashri ji for her traditional goodies with readily available ingredients, proactive tips and no-fail recipes! Today she presents a delectable sweet dish, _*a unique prasadam from Thiruparankundram Koil_*, for us to savor the nostalgia and recreate the delicacy at our homes!
Hereโs to sweet endings and new beginnings as we commence yet another year in this decade! ๐ค๐ฝ๐
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#KolamforKodhai:
โ๏ธ: Smt. Sumathy Ramalingam
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๐๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ฒ: ๐ฅ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ถ – ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐
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Featured ๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐:
*Gacchati Radha*
rAgam: rAgamAlika | tALam: Adi
Meaning:
_This beautiful kirtan describes a lovely, unique Brindavana leela. Lord Shiva has come to Brindavan, and is performing severe penance there as Gopeshwara, in order to have darshan of the Sri Radha-Krishnaโs divine leelas._ ๐ฆ
_One day, as Radha Devi devoutly worships this Gopeshwara along with her sakhis, Sri Krishna tiptoes up to her, disturbs her worship and teasingly embraces her. Lord Shiva then appears there, ecstatic, as He has obtained the fruit of His penance. Sri Radha and Sri Krishna then sing, dance and worship Lord Shiva, and seeing this wonderful leela, all the celestials rejoice and shower flowers._๐ธ๐น๐ผ
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*Somu ๐ฆ sez*โฆ. We have all heard of Lord Shivaโs various tAndavams. This, however is a unique context wherein Shivaโs unbound ecstasy is triggered by the _phalan_ of His own penance! The artistโs role reversal between Shiva, Radha, Krishna and as the narthaki are stunningly seamless and effortless! Watch the _angashuddham_ and precision in her movements and be spell-bound by her imagination in the choreography! Coupled with the sprightly notes of Nalinakanthi at the end, may this piece leave you on a high for the next few hours, perhaps days! Happy Thiruvadirai!! ๐ฑโก๏ธ
๐๐๐ ๐๐: ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ณ๐ก๐ข – ๐๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ค๐ค๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ฏ๐๐ข ๐ง๐ป๐ฆ
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๐๐น: Chi. ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐๐ฃ (Thiruppavais)
๐: Smt.๐ซ๐๐๐๐ ๐บ. ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐ (Story)
๐จ: Smt. ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐ (Art)
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*Somu ๐ฆ sez*โฆ. While Kutty Hari renders key Thiruppavais of the week as usual, the ambience for this segment deserves a special mention! This isnโt an _agraharam_ nor a suburb in Tamil Nadu. At a home in California, thousands of miles away from Bharat ๐ฎ๐ณ, this Bhagavata family recreates the glory of Margazhi in their very own dwelling to bring the _amudhu_ from divine pasurams to life each year – through Satsangam and Sangeetham! ๐
Deepa jiโs story-telling with Upasana jiโs visuals continues to blow our minds – whether itโs the detailed artistry on the cot, or the _dwarapalakaโs_ karunyam shining through his eyes! Enjoy this auditory-visual treat from this in-house SoMU production!
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#KolamforKodhai:
โ๏ธ: Smt. Sumathy Ramalingam
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PS: _Please turn ON [CC] in YouTube for captions in English during the narration._
