Episode 31: Featured Composition – Alaavadennaalo Part I

07/03/2009 14 min
Episode 31: Featured Composition – Alaavadennaalo Part I

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode we feature a composition by Sri. Oothukaadu Venkatakavi. The composition "Alaavadennaalo", in Raaga Paras, is one of his Saptaratna kritis.  We introduce the ragam Paras and mention some well known compositions in this ragam. This is a masterful piece that brings together a deep sense of devotion and humility, superb lyrics, and incredible compositional structure. We discuss in detail the first two segments of this composition (i.e., the Pallavi and the Anupallavi).