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Carnatic Music

Immerse yourself in the ancient tradition of South Indian classical music. Explore the intricate ragas, complex talas, and beautiful compositions that form the foundation of this rich musical heritage.

Compositions

Krithis & Varnams

Ragas

Melodic Frameworks

Talas

Rhythmic Cycles

Languages

Classical Languages

Artists

Master Musicians

Events

Concerts & Festivals

Recent Compositions

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72 mElaraagamaalika (praNataartihara prabhO)
Sanskrit
Adi

Composer: Mahaa Vaidyanaatha Sivan

?sarvam viSNumayam?
Tamil
gurjari

Composer: Annamaacaarya

A bAlagOpalamu (varNa)
Tamil
amrtavarSiNi
Adi

Composer: BaalamuraLi Krishna

A kAlam adi antE
Tamil
kAmavardhani
Adi

Composer: BaalamuraLi Krishna

A pannula pAli
Tamil
Anandabhairavi
rUpaka

Composer: Annamaacaarya

A rUpamunakE hari
Tamil
sAmanta

Composer: Annamaacaarya

aa daya shree
Telugu
aahiri
Adi

Composer: Tyaagaraaja

aa samayamunakEmi
Telugu
saaranga
Adi

Composer: PaTnam Subramanya Aiyyar

Ragas

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Raga
aabhEri
Raga
aahiri
Raga
aandOLikaa
Raga
abhaya
Raga
abhEri
Raga

Talas

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Tala
/jhampa
Tala
Adi
Tala

About Carnatic Music

Carnatic music is one of two main subgenres of Indian classical music that evolved from ancient Hindu texts and traditions. It originated in South India and is known for its intricate melodic patterns (ragas) and complex rhythmic cycles (talas).

This tradition emphasizes improvisation within a structured framework, featuring compositions by legendary composers like Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, and Syama Sastri — collectively known as the Trinity of Carnatic music.