Muthuswami Dikshitar

1775-1835Tiruvarur, Tamil NaduSanskrit

The architect of the Trinity: slow, majestic Sanskrit krithis dense with raga lakshana, temple lore, and his signature "Guruguha" mudra. His Kamalamba Navavarnams and Navagraha krithis are structural marvels.

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Kriti · Intermediate

Vatapi Ganapathim

Hamsadhwani · Adi tala · Muthuswami Dikshitar. Dikshitar’s invocation to Ganesha in Hamsadhwani - very likely the most-performed concert opener in Carnatic music.

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