Rhythmical Beauties in the Compositions of the Musical Trinity
A study of rhythmic imagination in the works of Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri, examining how structure and expression meet in canonical repertoire.
Scholarship & creative work
Listening closely to tradition—and adding a new voice
Research, composition and performance come together in a catalogue that spans Carnatic rhythm, the Musical Trinity, broadcast features, devotional albums and dance productions.
Books
Published scholarship in Carnatic music
Two focused volumes make specialist research accessible to musicians, students and serious listeners.
Group Compositions in Carnatic Music
An exploration of thematic and structural composition groups, offering a framework for understanding repertoire beyond individual kritis.
Research lens
Rhythm as architecture, language and feeling
His doctoral and continuing academic work is grounded in close study of Carnatic composition. The focus is not only on counting rhythm, but on understanding how rhythmic design creates meaning, movement and emotional character.
- Compositional analysis of established Carnatic repertoire.
- Rhythmic structures considered through both theory and performance.
- Group compositions studied as interconnected cultural and musical texts.
- Pedagogical translation turning specialist knowledge into clear learning experiences.
Scholarship becomes alive when it returns to the voice, the instrument and the learner.Research philosophy
Broadcast profile
Graded artistry with All India Radio
His broadcast credentials reflect command across multiple forms, from classical repertoire to devotional and light music.
Grade I Composer
A-grade recognition for composition with All India Radio.
Devotional & Light Music
B-High graded artist for devotional and light-music performance.
Classical Music
B-grade classical artist with All India Radio.
Recorded music
Albums and devotional projects
Selected recordings created for cultural institutions, devotional audiences and independent musical projects.
Annamayya Antharanga Tharangam
A project associated with Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, engaging the devotional poetry of Annamacharya.
Soundarya Lahari
A TTD-associated musical rendering within the Sanskrit devotional tradition.
Srihari Sharan Anjali
Devotional repertoire shaped through voice, melody and contemplative expression.
Sri Gayathri Sankeerthanam
A musical offering centred on the Gayatri tradition.
Sri Sai Leelamrutham
Devotional compositions celebrating the life and message of Sri Sai.
Kalyana Bharathi
A creative musical project joining narrative, devotion and ensemble expression.
The wider catalogue also includes Sri Lalitha Sahasram in Telugu translation, Sri Gayathri Panjara Sthotram, Sri Sandhya Sthuthi and Sri Parvathi Jananam.
Dance & narrative
Music composed for the stage
His dance-ballet works draw on sacred narrative, classical form and dramatic pacing.
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
A musical treatment of the coronation of Sri Rama.
Sri Chenchulakshmi Nrusimha Kalyanam
Sacred narrative shaped for dance and ensemble presentation.
Bhageeradha Vilaasam
A dramatic musical interpretation of Bhagiratha’s story.
Kalyana Srivenkatesham
Devotional dance music centred on Lord Venkateswara.
Ashta Vidha Naayikalu
Musical portraits of the eight classical heroine archetypes.
Panchabhuta Nateswaram Bhaje
A stage work inspired by Shiva and the five elements.
The catalogue also includes Sri Kalahastheswara Mahathmayam.
Watch & listen
Experience the work in performance
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