Learn the Sahana varnam, composition of Tiruvotriyur Tyagayyer from Shri Chitravina Ravikiran. There are many masterpieces of great composers in this raga. This Sahana varnam, Karunimpa set to Adi talam will provide a strong base for further learning. Students may also refer to the Tiruppugaazh in Sahana, Teerapiniteera to understand the raga better before learning this varnam.
Learn the Navaragamalika varnam, Valachi vachhi, a composition of Patnam Subramanya Iyer, taught by Sangita Kalanidhi Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran. See notation for Navaragamalika Varnam
In this video lesson, learn the rare Patnam Subramanya Iyer’s Chakravakam varnam, Jalajakshi taught by guru Shri Chitravina Ravikiran. View notation here.
Learn the rare Kambhodhi varnam in Mishra Jhampa tala, composition of Kunnakudi Krishanier, taught by Sangita Kalanidhi Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran. See notation here