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Natesha Kautvam
: Part 5

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The Natesha Kautvam


Chatushra Eka Tala

Composer : Tanjore Quartet

Kautvams are traditionally performed as invocatory pieces in Bharatanatyam performances. They have acombination of verbal syllables, shollukattu and verses that are in praise of the deity. This kautvam is in praise of lord Nataraja.

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