New Book on Tirumurai released

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The 12 books of Tirumurai represent the ancient legacy of Sivabhakti and Tamil music. The

Ninth Tirumurai, composed by nine Nayanars, follows the musical tradition of the Tevaram Muvar.

It celebrates Lord Nataraja of Chidambaram, known as Koyil - the temple of temples – and several other shrines in 29 songs known as Tiruvisaippa

Nrithya Kalanidhi Bharatanatyam exponent the late Lakshmi Viswanathan grew up in Mylapore and was a regular visitor to the Kapaleeswarar temple. She was among the first artistes to incorporate Tevaram songs in Bharatanatyam dance, combining the art, music and dance that flourished in the Chola period.

She was also a great litterateur, writing books and articles on the Devadasi tradition, poetry and dance.

At a function dedicated in her memory, a new book “The Ninth Tirumurai: Text, Translation & Notes” by

Dr Sharda Narayanan and Madhangi Rathnavel was released at Music Academy last week by T S. Tirumurti, former Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations in New York

The program featured a brief multimedia presentation on Tirumurai, speech by celebrated Carnatic vocalist Charumathi Ramachandran on her sister Lakshmi Vishwanathan and address by Justice (Retired) R. S. Ramanathan

S L Narayanan, chief financial officer of Sun TV Group welcomed the gathering and Dr Sharda Narayan proposed a vote of thanks.

The evening witnessed a concert by Mayilai Odhuvar B. Sargurunathan. The book is accompanied by an audio album available online and the event was hosted by Shaivam.org.

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New Book on Tirumurai released

The 12 books of Tirumurai represent the ancient legacy of Sivabhakti and Tamil music. The Ninth Tirumurai, composed by nine Nayanars, follows the musical tradition of the Tevaram Muvar. It celebrates Lord Nataraja of Chidambaram, known as Koyil - the temple of temples – and several other shrines in 29 songs known as Tiruvisaippa Nrithya Kalanidhi Bharatanatyam exponent the late Lakshmi Viswanathan grew up in Mylapore and was a regular visitor to the Kapaleeswarar temple.

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