Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi, a prolific composer in the Carnatic music tradition, is indeed credited with composing a set of nine compositions known as "Kamakshi Navavarnams." These compositions are dedicated to the goddess Kamakshi, a form of the divine mother, and are sung in praise of her during Navaratri celebrations and other auspicious occasions.

The Kamakshi navavaranams are 12 monumental creations of Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi, dedicated to the goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram. These compositions are revered for their musical brilliance, lyrical richness, and devotional fervor. Each Navavarnam is set to a different raga and follows a specific structure that includes the invocation of the goddess, descriptions of her divine attributes, and expressions of devotion. In-depth analysis of OVK's Navavaranams give a student of music the much needed insights into the aesthetics of raga elaboration, creative exploration wrt Kalpana swarams and various facets of a composition as a wholesome package in terms of structure, raga usage, tala prayoga etc.

Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran, a master musician, composer and guru, brings his in-depth knowledge and research on the brilliant composer Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi to this course. Shri Ravikiran has popularized many compositions of the brilliant composer and he brings his expertise on the subject to this comprehensive course. The following compositions have been taught in this course:
Notations for the songs in this course can be found in the Kamakshi Navavaranams & Saptaratnas of Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi e-book.

1.Shree Ganeshvara – Shanmukhapriya – Adi

2.Vanchhasi yadi – Kalyani – Adi

3. Santatam Aham – Deshakshi – Adi

4. Bhajasva Shree Tripurasundari – Adi

5.Sarva jeeva – Shuddhasaveri – Mishrachapu

6.Yogayogeshvari – Anandabhairavi – Khanda Triputa

7.Neela lohita ramani – Balahamsa – Khanda Dhruva

8.Sadanandamayi – Hindolam – Sankeerna Matyam

9.Sakala loka nayike – Arabhi – Adi

10.Shankari – Madhyamavati – Adi

11.Natajana kalpavalli – Punnagavarali – Adi

12.Haladharanujam – Manirangu – Adi

The Navavarana Pooja is a ritualistic part of devi worship, which involves the removal of metaphysical veils or avaranas through daily worship, to merge oneself with the supreme Shakti(goddess).

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