Gurus / Instructors:
Vidwan Shri M B Hariharan & Vidwan Shri S Ashok (Bangalore Brothers)
Purandara Dāsaru (1484–1564) is a prominent composer of Dasa Sahithya, a poetic form of the Madhwa philosophy. He is widely referred to as the Pitamaha of Carnatic Music in honour of his monumental contribution to Carnatic music, having composed over 5,00,000 compositions known as Dasara Padagalu.
The Navaratna Mālika by Shri Purandaradāsa is a revered collection of nine devotional hymns (kritis) dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his avatars, primarily set to music with his sacred signature “Purandara Vittala”. This collection is renowned for its lucid Kannada lyrics and deep emotional devotion, traditionally sung as part of Dāsa Sahitya to cultivate bhakti.
About the Workshop
In this intensive masterclass workshop, students will have the opportunity to learn and internalize all nine padas with devotion, discipline, and precision. The workshop places special emphasis on the ragas associated with each kriti and explores the authentic musical approach to rendering them.
Note: This set of compositions is traditionally rendered in a group format (Goshti Gayana) during Purandara Dasa Punyadistana / Aradhana Celebrations.
Workshop Details
- Dates: 5th & 6th December 2026
- Days: Saturday & Sunday
- Total Number of Sessions: 2 Sessions
- Timings: 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM IST (with a 15-minute break)
- Duration per Session: 3 Hours & 30 Minutes
- Age Limit: 10 years and above
- Prerequisite: All interested students of Carnatic Music
- Mode: Live Online via Zoom
Fee Structure
- India Students: Rs. 2,000/-
- Students Abroad: Rs. 5,000/-
Curriculum & Content Plan
Day 1 (Saturday, 5th December 2026):
- Jaya Janakikanta – Raga Naata
- Aadidano Ranga – Raga Arabhi
- Kallu Sakkare Kolliro – Raga Kalyani
- Odi Baraiyya – Raga Bhairavi
- Sakala Graha Bala – Raga Atana
Day 2 (Sunday, 6th December 2026):
- Pogadirelo Ranga – Raga Sankarabharana
- Naa Ninna Dhyana – Raga Kaanada
- Krishnamurthy Kanna – Raga Kambodhi
- Bandanene Ranga – Raga Sree
- Indinadinave (Mangalam) – Raga Surutti