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Amritavarshini is a divine raga said to usher in showers of rain when sung.
The moods associated with it are joy, exuberance, appeal, and passionate
exultation. The swara combinations in this raga conjure up a grand vision
in the mind’s eye. This vision, when complemented with an interesting
anecdote of rains pouring down in answer to Muthuswamy Dikshitar's prayer
in this raga, gives this raga an almost ethereal quality.
The notes in this raga include Sadja, Antara Gandhara, Prati Madhyama,
Pancama, and Kakali Nishada. It is a symmetrical scale, with several crests
and valleys. The hyperbolic transition from the Pancama to the Nishada is
spellbinding, as is the attraction of Prati Madhyama when sounded in
conjunction with the Nishada. The undulating expanses in this raga are an
interesting terrain for the adventurous musician who seeks to jump from
note to note and revel in thrills.
The classical piece “Anandamrita” of Dikshitar may be thought of as a guide
to this raga, and as soon as this song was fervently rendered by the
composer as a sincere prayer to the goddess, “varshaya varshaya varshaya”,
rains are said to have poured down in Ettayapuram. Ragas are certainly
powerful and their vibrations transcend the comprehension of the human
mind, pervading the cosmos. Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar's”Sudhamayi”
{ veryclose relative of of my wife} with its attractive chittaswara passage
is a treat in Amritavarshini. One fondly remembers G.N.Balasubramaniam's
bright rendition of this piece.
And now few songs
https://youtu.be/mgKbdosNN_E Raga amirtha varshini Muthusamy dikshitar
krithi by Bala murali
https://youtu.be/JUg4PvMeZrg film kalyana samayal sadam amritha
varshini based
https://youtu.be/soEvzZPSwyU film agni nakshatram amirtha varshini
vbased
https://youtu.be/Ak1acP_Y77Q Malayalam fine tuned in amirtha varsjin
KR IRS 11221
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