Shanmukhapriya Academy of Music announces Online Workshop / Classes on Varnam / Krithis for Vainikas and Ashtapadi Online Classes as per the brochure posted below. Both these sessions are handled by Smt. Anuradha Mahesh.
People who intend to join for these classes MUST have learned at least 6-8 Varnams and 5-6 Krithis in Veena. They must have a very good concept of Sruthi and Talam.
Here is a home recording of the Krithi Deva Deva Kalyamithe-Raga Mayamalavagowla composed by Swathi Tirunal. The krithi is sung in a slow pace for learning purpose. Refer to the notations for guidance in swara sthanas. Intended for students in Intermediary Level in Carnatic Music.
Mayamalavagowla is the 3rd raga in the 3rd Chakra – The Agni Chakra. Three kinds of fire is stated in the Vedas – Dakshina, Ahvaniya and Garhapadya. The mythological trinity are Brahma, Vishnu and Siva. In Mind, Body and Soul Chakra – Chakra 3 is Sacral or Kundalini Chakra which rules over the pleasure centers. Ragas are believed to affect various “chakras” (energy centers or moods) in the path of the Kundalini. Aptly Mayamalavagowla belongs to the Sacral/Kundalini Chakra. Singing this raga in alignment with the Sruthi and with complete devotion leads to spiritual enlightenment or illumination. It is the 15th Melakarta ragam in the 72 melakarta raga system of Carnatic music.It can be called the gateway to Carnatic music.
ANURADHA MAHESH 