Kamalambike (Thodi) - Lavanya Sundararaman

Wish you all a very Happy Navarathri 2022. I would like to start the series “Maa Amba Ambika” with a Dhyana Krithi from Sri Muthuswamy Dikshithar’s Kamalamba Navavarnam, set to the Ragam Thodi. Kamalambike (Kamalamba Navavarnam Dhyana Krithi) Ragam: Thodi Thalam: Rupakam 2 Kalai Composer: Muthuswamy Dikshithar Kamalamba Navarvarnam are a set of majestic compositions on Goddess Kamalamba of Thiruvarur. Sri Muthuswamy Dikshithar was also a Devi Upasaka and these compositions are said to have Tantric and philosophical significance as well. The lyrical and melodic aspects of these compositions are also a class apart. Each Navavarnam starts with a different declension of the word “Kamalamba” as per the Sanskrit grammar and that by itself is a marvelous aspect to observe. A similar approach is found in the Abhayamaba and Nilotpalamba set of krithis of Dikshithar. My Great Grand Uncle, Sri. D. K. Jayaraman, is well-known for popularizing these Krithis. Dedicating this first Krithi to the Lotus Feet of the Mother Goddess and seeking her blessings for the health, happiness, and well-being of everyone. Navarathri Colour of the Day: WHITE Violin: Parur M. K. Ananthalakshmi Mridangam: Srivathsa Pasumarthi Kanjeera: Sai Bharath Please Like, Share and Subscribe. See you tomorrow with another interesting composition in this series. Facebook:   / lavanya.dkp   YouTube:    / lavanyasundararamansinger   Instagram:   / lavanyasundararaman_official   2022 All Rights Reserved.