Swaraguccha: Episode 4
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A Swaraguccha
An invocatory composition that is a combination of Swaras and short Jathis, with verses that are in Praise of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Saraswati.
(Production: Shankarabharanam)
Ragamalika
Tala: Adi
Language: Sanskrit
Choreographed and performed by:
Rukmini Vijayakumar
VIDEO CREDITS
Vivian Ambrose
MUSIC CREDITS
Copyright: Raadha Kalpa Dance Company
Lyrics: Dr Shataavadani R Ganesh, Dr Shankar
Composition: D Srivatsa
Jathis Composition: G Gurumurthy
Vocals: Balasubramanya Sharma, Diva Dilip
Mridangam/ Kanjiram/ Pakhwaj: G Gurumurthy
Rhythm pad/ Nattuvangam: Kartik Datar
Flute: Jayram
Veena: Chitra Lingam
Violin: Charulatha
Sitar: Suma Rani
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