Sri Lakshmi Varaham / Abhogi / Adi / Dikshidar / Deekshita Venkataraman

Krithi: Sri Lakshmi Varaham Ragam: Abhogi Thalam: Adi Composer: Muthuswami Dikshidar Vocal: Deekshita Venkataraman Deekshita Venkataraman is a gifted Carnatic vocalist based in Chennai, India. She began her musical journey under the guidance of Vidushi Smt. Shanthi Jayaraman, establishing a solid foundation in classical music. To further refine her artistry, she pursued advanced training with Smt. Raji Gopalakrishnan, a respected name in the Carnatic tradition. Deekshita also had the rare honour of receiving guidance and blessings from the legendary Prof. T.R. Subramaniam, which added depth and nuance to her musical expression. She holds a Master’s degree in Music from the University of Madras and is a graded artist of All India Radio, underscoring her proficiency and recognition in the field. She continues to pursue her musical career with dedication and grace, steadily carving a niche for herself in the Carnatic music world. Her performances reflect both tradition and individuality, earning appreciation from rasikas and critics alike. Violin: G Badrinath Mridangam: G K Ganesh The krithi also paints vivid imagery of the Lord’s presence on the banks of the Tamraparni river, his weapons the conch and discus, and his graceful companionship with Bhudevi and Lakshmi. Through poetic expression, it celebrates Lord Lakshmi Varaha as a divine force who destroys sorrow and blesses with eternal joy. Pallavi Sri Lakshmi Varaham Bhajeham Sri Lakshmi Sahitham Srithajana Subha Pradam Anupallavi Neela Megha Ghana Shyamala Gathram Neela Bhudevi Sthuthi Pathram Neelakanta Shiva Guruguha Mithram Nikhila Bhaktha Jana Bhayarthi Dathram Charanam Mangalalaya Abhogi nutha Padam Pungava Budhajana Natham Vedanutham Shankara Priya karam Kubera Pratheeshtitham Shanka Chakra Dharam Krupaakaram Madhyamakalasahithyam Pankajasana Pramukha Sevitham Pankaja Mukha Bhargavee Bhavitham Bhanga Hara Thamraparne Therastham Sankata hara Sadananda Sahitham ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Meaning: I worship Lord Lakshmi Varaha, who is accompanied by Goddess Lakshmi and bestows happiness and prosperity upon those who seek refuge in him. His form is dark like dense rain-bearing clouds. He is worthy of praise from Goddess Bhudevi, the blue-hued earth Goddess. He is a friend of Neelakanta Shiva and Guruguha, and he dispels the fears and sufferings of all his devotees. His feet are praised by devotees, including those who sing in Raga Abhogi; He is the very abode of auspiciousness. As the revered Lord of the noble and the wise, He is glorified in the Vedas. Beloved of Lord Shankara (Shiva), He is enshrined in the abode of Kubera, the god of wealth. Bearing the conch and discus, He is the embodiment of boundless compassion. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER : These songs have been uploaded for hearing pleasure only and as an archive for Carnatic music. By this I don't wish to violate any copyrights owned by the respective owners of these songs if any. I don't own any copyright of the songs myself. If anything is in violation of the copyright you own, then please let me know, I shall remove it from my Youtube channel.