by
Vidwan Sri T V Ramprasadh
The Pancharatna kritis, Sri Tyagaraja Swamy’s magnum opus, few of the greatest compositions in carnatic music are a set of five gems of kritis. They are all composed in praise of Sri Rama. They are popularly sung by thousands of musicians in front of Sri Tyagaraja Swamy’s sanctum, Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu on the auspicious day of his aradhana every year. They are set to Adi Tala and express a wide and varied range of profound religious emotions – blissful joy, anguish, mystic devotion, ecstasy, exhilaration, sorrow, etc. They elaborate and exhaustive in melodic and rhythmic invention. It is consummate in the exposition of raga swarupa and raga bhava .
Prerequisite: This workshop is meant for students who have already learnt a few varnams (at least 10) and kritis (atleast about 20-25) so as to grasp, appreciate and aesthetically learn and enjoy the compositions
- Dates: 19th Sept, 24th Oct, 31st Oct, 5th Dec 2026 and 9th Jan 2027 (Note: A complimentary session will be conducted during the first week of Jan’2027)
- Day: Saturdays
- Time: 7.30 pm to 10 pm IST
- Number sessions : 5
- Duration per session: 2.5 hrs
- Mode: Zoom
Minimum number of students : 10
Maximum number of students: 30
The list:
- Jagadananda Karaka (Ragam Natai)
- Duduku gala (Ragam Goula)
- Sadhinchane (Ragam Arabhi)
- Kanakana Ruchira (Ragam Varali)
- Endaro Mahanubhavulu (Shree Ragam)
Note:
The dates could be subject to change with prior intimation by the Guru.
Participants of this workshop will be part of the Goshti Gayana organised by Trikala Arts Sri Tyagaraja Aradhana during the month January 2026