Parvathi Kumaram - Nattakurinji - Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh

Parvathi Kumaram Bhavaye, a composition of Muthuswami Dikshitar in Ragam Nattakurinji set to Roopaka thalam.  This kriti has a Pallavi and a Samashti charanam as is characteristic of some of Dikshitar's kritis.

NATTAKURINJI
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Janyam of Harikambhoji (28nd Melakartha ragam)  
Arohanam: S R₂ G₃ M₁ N₂ D₂ N₂ P D₂ N₂ Ṡ
Avarohanam: Ṡ N₂ D₂ M₁ G₃ R₂ G₃ M₁ P G₃ R₂ S

Did you know? Virinjipuram in Tamil Nadu is where Dikshitar's father Ramaswami Dikshitar was born.  The presiding deity Margabandheshwara or Margasahayeshwara is mentioned in the Samasthi Charanam with the words "marga sahaya priya sutam".

Artists:
Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh - Saraswathi Veena
Shri. Anantha R. Krishnan - Mridangam
Shri. Pramath Kiran - Tabla
Shri. Trichy Krishnaswamy - Ghatam

This was presented in November 2017 at Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Bengaluru.

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Dr.Jayanthi Kumaresh is India’s torch bearer worldwide for Saraswathi Veena, the National Instrument of India. An artiste, collaborator, composer, researcher, creator, pioneer, and educator, her life achievements over 35 years, truly embodies the rich musical heritage of India, making her one of the legendary Veena masters that India has ever produced.
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