Mridangam

In ancient Hindu sculpture, painting, and mythology, the mridangam is often depicted as the instrument of choice for a number of deities including Ganesha (the remover of obstacles) and Nandi, who is the vehicle and companion of Lord Shiva. Nandi is said to have played the mridangam during Shiva's arcane Tandava dance, causing a divine rhythm to resound across the heavens. The miruthangam is thus also known as "Deva Vaadyam," or "Instrument of the Gods."

The word "mridangam" is derived from the two Sanskrit words "Mrid" (clay or earth) and "Ang" (body). Early mridangams were indeed made of hardened clay. Over the years, the mridangam evolved to be made of different kinds of wood due to its increased durability, and today, its body is constructed from wood of the jackfruit tree. It is widely believed that the tabla, the mridangam's North Indian musical counterpart, was first constructed by splitting a mridangam in half. With the development of the mridangam came the evolution of the tala (rhythmic) system. The system of talas (or taalams) in South Indian Carnatic music may be the most complex percussive rhythm system of any form of classical music.



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Deiviga Isai Tendral - Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan

Vaidyanathan has been deeply involved in presenting devotional music as well. He has given more than 100 records of devotional songs which enhance the beauty of Carnatic music. His lilting music in the song Tiruparam Kundrattil nee sirittaal which he composed, was a hit. He subsequently composed music for Devar's 'Deivam', 'Tiruvarul', etc. These efforts brought him the title of Deiviga Isai Tendral.

Kanchi Maha Periyavar Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathy Maha Swamigal appointed as asthana vidwan of the Sree Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. As the son of Ramaswami Sastrigal, a pious, religious and learned person, he imbibed his father's values. These inspired him to bring out the essence of the Vedas in his violin-play. He can effortlessly play Rudram, Chamakam and Ghanam on the violin. He can literally bring in front of us Lord Sarveswara and Goddess Sakti. His audio cassette Sakti Chakram enhanced his popularity considerably.

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Satyanarayana Swamy Pooja Song

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What is Sri Satyanarayana Vratha?
Sri Satyanarayana Vratham is performed allover world by devotees for wealth, education, prosperity, and offspring, relief from troubles and sickness and success in business. When it came to be known that Lord Satyanarayana had manifested himself on the Ratnagiri hills at Annavaram with unique form combining the Trimurthis Viz., Brahma, Vishnu and Siva. Ekadasi is considered to be very auspicious for the Vratham, it is performed even on other convenient days by the individual devotees. The great popularity behind the Vratham springs form the experiences narrated in stories and legends and also the faith gained by observances in daily life.

The important legend connected with this Vratham was that once Sage Naradha was very much distressed at the misery of marthyas (men in this world) and prayed Lord Vishnu to be informed of a way out for them. The Lord then told him that Satyanarayana Vratham would relieve men of their troubles and would ensure worldly prosperity and salvation after deth. He also narrated that a pious Brahmin of Banaras performed the Vratham first. It was also described how King Ulkamukha of Bhadrasilanagaram, Emperor Tungadhwaja and a community of Gollas in his kingdom, a Vaisya business man named Sadhuvu, and a poor woodcutter of Banaras had performed this vratham and were blessed by Lord Satyanarayana Swamy (Vishnu himself) with all they desired. The vratham has caught the fascination of millions owing to these stories within the understanding of scholars as well as layman. All classes of people took to its performance and it is popular for its efficacy.

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S.P.BALASUBRAHMANYAM's Devotional Songs

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