167th Sadguru Sri Thyagabrahma Aradhana - 2014 (21.1.2014)
All of us are aware of the glorious tradition of the musical tribute being paid to Saint Thyagaraja Swamy on Pushya Bahula Panchami, generally in January. This is conducted annually at Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu and also many centres throughout India and abroad.
On this day special abhishekam to his idol and unchavrithi from his house to the samadhi is also conducted. The main attraction of the Thyagaraja music festival is the group performance by the prominent musicians of the Pancharathna Krithis. To honor the works and pay homage to the great saint Thyagaraja, what can be a better idea than the performance of Pancharathna Krithis, his five compositions that came to be popularly known as the five gems. Thyagaraja is admired for his five gems even today. He is and will remain the role model for all those associated with Carnatic music.
The Pancharatna Krithis are:
Jagadananda Karaka - Raga Naatai,
Dudukugala - Raga Gaula,
Sadhinchene - Raga Arabhi,
Kanakana Ruchira - Raga Varali,
Endaro Mahanubhavulu - Raga Sri.
All of us are aware of the glorious tradition of the musical tribute being paid to Saint Thyagaraja Swamy on Pushya Bahula Panchami, generally in January. This is conducted annually at Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu and also many centres throughout India and abroad.
On this day special abhishekam to his idol and unchavrithi from his house to the samadhi is also conducted. The main attraction of the Thyagaraja music festival is the group performance by the prominent musicians of the Pancharathna Krithis. To honor the works and pay homage to the great saint Thyagaraja, what can be a better idea than the performance of Pancharathna Krithis, his five compositions that came to be popularly known as the five gems. Thyagaraja is admired for his five gems even today. He is and will remain the role model for all those associated with Carnatic music.
The Pancharatna Krithis are:
Jagadananda Karaka - Raga Naatai,
Dudukugala - Raga Gaula,
Sadhinchene - Raga Arabhi,
Kanakana Ruchira - Raga Varali,
Endaro Mahanubhavulu - Raga Sri.
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