Muthuswamy Dikshitar, a versatile composer leaves behind a legacy of kritis, dance compositions and light tunes based on western styles. Vallabha Nayakasya in raga Begada is the opening piece in this album by Ravikiran on the chitravina. Veena Pustaka in raga Vegavahini is in praise of Goddess Saraswati, set to raga Amrutvarshini. Ravikiran has played the song Anandamruthavarshini. This raga is believed to bring rain. Amba Nilayadakshi, Mamava Meenakshi and Akhilandeswari are the other kritis played in praise of the Devis. |