Rangapura Vihara by Padmashri Awardee Sangita Kalanidhi Smt. Aruna Sairam

This video is an excerpt from my concert 'Bandish' held at Tata Theatre, NCPA, Mumbai, in 2019. In this clip, I present the song ‘Rangapura vihara’, the beautiful, timeless composition of Muthuswamy Dokshitar, on Srirangantha Swamy at Srirangam. As I was researching for this concert I found some historic details about the Srirangam Temple which I have shared in the video here. As a preface to the song, I render a viruttam by Vedanta Desikar, which I am sure you will love listening to.
One of the most loved renderings of the song that have inspired me was by Bharat Ratna Smt. M. S. Subbulakshmi. One could feel the grandeur of the temple when she sang this piece.
Accompanying me on Violin: R. K. Shriramkumar, Mridangam: J Vaidyanathan, and Ghatam: S Karthick
*About Aruna Sairam*
Aruna Sairam (Padma Shri) is a Carnatic vocalist, composer, collaborator, humanitarian, and speaker. In addition to her performances in India, Aruna has taken Carnatic music to the global arena, at prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall and Carnegie Hall. Currently Vice Chairperson of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, Delhi, she was appointed in 2008 by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu as Advisor to the Department of Culture. Aruna works towards the musical education of underprivileged students, through the Nadayogam Trust, which she founded in 2011. Aruna is grateful for the training she received under her mother Rajalakshmi Sethuraman and the legendary T. Brinda, and the mentorship from several masters throughout her musical journey. Her music erased geographic borders when she was the first to incorporate Abhang, a Western Indian musical form, into a traditional, South Indian concert.
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[@narasimhaga]

Rangapura vihara I always listen this song

[@dushyantsinghrahine2521]

I always enjoy Rangapura Vihara. My mother Tongue being Hindi, I couldn't understand the meaning, so I made it a point to look it up and learn it to better the experience. The version by Agam is my favourite one. When I first learnt of the history of the flight of Shree Ranganath Swami from Divya Desham SriRangam, how thousands of devotees laid down their lives to protect and preserve their Dharma and how Shree Vishnu had to again live in exile in this Kaliyuga after his years of Vanwaas as Rāma in Tretayug, it was an emotional moment for me. Sadly, today our Dharma and beloved Bhagwāns are again facing a more sinister attacks. It would be a great dis-service to our ancestors and to ourselves if we don't unite and rise up to these threats and find solutions to the problems that plague our Matrubhoomi and threaten Dharma. In the North of India, where I come from, we don't have much left to salvage, only shadows of a once glorious land remain. But Dakshināvart has been fortunate enough to have retained much of it. Need of the hour is to preserve, protect and rebuild again. Pranaam. #FreeHinduTemples

[@77Zorba]

Rangapura Vihara's lyrics are entirely in Sanskrit. Like almost all, if not all, of Sri Muthuswamy Dikshitar's lyrics.

[@olj-]

निमित्त । आपने एकदम सही कहा । वैसे तो पुराने समय में एक बहुत ही प्रकांड विद्वान , पंडित और शास्त्रवेत्ता थे जिनका नाम था श्री मुत्तुस्वामी दीक्षित । श्री रंगपुर विहार जय कोदंड रामावतार उन्होंने ही रचा है । श्रीरंगम में भगवान विष्णु ही शेषनाग पर लेटे हुए मुद्रा में हैं । ये भक्तिगीत उनको ही समर्पित किया गया है । आपको internet पर इस भक्तिगीत का देवनागरी लिपि में पूरी रचना मिल जाएगी । अब समय आ गया है कि अपने समुदाय के लोगों को लडना होगा ताकि मंदिरों की , अपने धर्म की , अपने संस्कृति , संस्कारों की , रीति रिवाजों की रक्षा की जा सके नहीं तो ऐसे ही मंदिरों को तोडा जाएगा , अपने धर्म के अनुयायियों को मारा जाएगा , हमारे धर्म पर ऐसे ही आघात होते रहेंगे । इसलिए अब हमें उठना होगा और लडना होगा ताकि हिंदू विरोधी मानसिकता को समाप्त किया जा सके

[@thedescanteer]

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[@jkvel421]

True..indeed

[@satyamsivamsundaram143]

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[@sruthiswiz]

നമസ്കാരം Namasakaram 🙏Teacher 🙏 Vannakam 🙏 Tremendous Vocalist singing 🙏 Blessings soulfeel voice 🙏 6.March.2021 9:57 am Kerala India 🙏

[@tmadanmenon]

Sree Ranga Pura Vihara’ - Muthuswami Deekshitar - in ' brindaavana saaranga' ragam,.actually its Brindabani Sarang of Hindustani ! Its a is a Kafi thaat raga. created by Swami Haridas. The associated mythology being that he brought Lord Krishna to earth by singing this raga who took the form of an idol which can still be seen in Mathura. One of the famous Ragas for the Sarang raagang, it is a popular raag of this family, together with Shuddha Sarang, and Madhyamad Sarangn notes Ga and Dha are not used ! Here, Vocalist Aruna sairam presented a class virutham ...Loved the rendition, especiallly charanam's last lines! Good recital . best wishes...happy Birthday to the Vocalist!

[@niranjanak1534]

One need not understand the meaning of her songs ,without knowing the meaning of lyrics she takes us to the highest realms of music. I enjoy this song it’s like a roller coaster ride. Beautiful and excellent singer. 🤝

[@krishnaprem2089]

Masterpiece from a great Vidushi. What a beautiful rendition 👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@suchithrakr8645]

Arunamam is like wine,everyday it's getting super,pranaams to one of the greatest legends of Carnatic music

[@venkatvadlamani6323]

Reference to wine is unfortunate though

[@suchithrakr8645]

@@venkatvadlamani6323 sir sorry ,but that tells everything that i want to tell about the excellent rendering ,and I don't know another word which can replace "wine " ,please understand the spirit and don't go by word by word sir

[@olj-]

@@venkatvadlamani6323 We can better consider analogy with nectar or "sudharasa vaahini" .wine is an inappropriate analogy for her voice .Although almost all artists' voice is like ambrosia only .She also has melodious voice .I've heard many krtis like ananda nartana ganapatim , saundararajam ashraye , mangalambayai namaste , ...all are highly melodious and soothes the mind .I most often listen these unparalleled compositions rendered by Vidushi Aruna Sairam

[@shashwatkaushik7170]

My Pranmas... What a soulful rendition

[@pardhak8976]

Not only a gifted carnatic musician but also so down to earth person too. We ran into her in hyderabad and took a picture. spoke for a little while

[@drhemmanthraj2215]

I was so fortunate to have experienced this divine rendition from amma (not this particular concert). Blessed🙏

[@harekrishna6107]

Bhakthi blended with honey thanks amma 🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@praveenarao2582]

Devine Bhajan May God Bless Us.

[@Vishakadattajambaehebbar]

Amazing explanation and then great rendition!

[@mrsjsbhat8905]

Wat a devotion while singing. 👌madam 🙏

[@aishwaryaan8571]

So beautiful ✨ Can feel the soulful singing

[@subbaraotm6055]

Fentastic and really amazing. Sincere thanks

[@ajiththomas875]

Its great to listen Madam💓💓💓💓

[@drnagamalarmanoharan8620]

Theeratha vinai anaithum theerkum Koyil 🙏🙏🙏🙏 beautiful & blissful 🥰🥰 krishnarpanam 🙏🙏🙏

[@nrai12]

To hear Amma Aruna Sairam is the most fortunate thing of my life 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kb3dow]

Wish I could see one of her concerts in person! What a great performance.

[@vikramsrinivasan8176]

Thank you mam Goosebumps performance 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️ Srimathe Rangaramanuja Mahadesikaya Namaha

[@user-bj7wq1vj1w]

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[@rajakrishnamoorthy5843]

அருமையான பாடல் நல்ல தமிழ் விளக்கம்.பாராட்டுகள்

[@nagabhushanar.s6113]

In complete control of a difficult composition.Rendered with bhakti.

[@jchittoor]

outstanding ragam and beautiful video helping new learners to get a glimpse of vedanta desikar's poetry in praise of Ranganathan swamy temple. Brindavana Saranga is one of the most melodious ragas that have touched my soul.

[@electricalenggshashichanne6250]

love u maa for your song

[@vsubramanian9196]

God gifted...flawless pronunciation ,exceptional devotion and dedication to the core

[@sairaman4268]

🎉❤😮😊🎉❤ wwwooowww super Amazing voice🎉❤🎉❤ Exslant carnatic program. Mss Aruna sairam Mam My Favarate carnatic singer🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤❤🎉❤🎉❤❤🎉

[@AmoghavarshaN]

Wonderful song

[@harshabiliangady3211]

Absolute treat listening to it.

[@ggirish7641]

Soulful

[@tsnravish]

Masterpiece oratory-

[@kbi4848]

beautiful and so soothing

[@umabitr8157]

Arunasai ram is lgend in karntic music is tremondous is ferforming

[@prabhasuresh4189]

Super Mam. I was reminded of bhakthajana vatsale when you sang the Prelude. Want to attend your soon Mam.

[@laura-gabrielacristea9159]

🙏 💕❤️

[@rajuraghavan1779]

Thanks beautiful Song.......

[@sathishv6475]

Pls update the spelling in the description from "Dokshitar" to "Dikshitar" or "Deekshitar". What a great injustice to the great Muthuswamy avargal.

[@lakshminarasimhans2986]

This particular hymn was sung on Parimala Ranganata Perumal of Inthalur. Mayavaram

[@guruhonnappa771]

ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರೀಯ ಸಂಗೀತ

[@vijikarthik4243]

Amma you are great🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@surijeyamchennai5199]

Beautiful voice and compose

[@gsathyavani7133]

తెలుగు కావాలి తెలుగు కావాలి ఈస్ కీర్తన ప్లీజ్ ధన్యవాదాలు

[@carnaticclassicalmusicbyad1319]

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[@chandinisarath2859]

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[@radhamani8217]

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[@rajalakshmimargabandu7808]

Great

[@sparklelight]

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[@thirumamagalranganathan2069]

🙏🙏 good morning

[@vasudevannair485]

Great Vidhooshi fantastic exposition Please smoothen rough ends

[@Warazzz]

Nice

[@vmanickam9939]

நன்றாக இருக்கிறது என்று எடுத்துக் கொள்ள வேண்டியதுதான்

[@uglyvulture5172]

பல்லவி வல்லமை மிகுந்த தெய்வத்திற்கு எல்லோரும் சாட்சிகள் ஆகின்றனர். சரணங்கள்: 1. குஞ்சுகள் காக்கிற கோழியைப் போல் தஞ்சமாய் வந்த பாவிகளை நெஞ்சினில் சுமக்கிற தெய்வமே கொஞ்சமும் புறம்பே தள்ளவில்லை 2. வேதத்தில் சொன்னது சொன்னபடி காலத்தில் கண்முன் நடக்கின்றன நெரிந்த நாணல் முறிவதில்லை மங்கி எரிவதும் அனைவதில்லை 3. கோணல் எல்லாம் நேராகும் கூனல் நிமிர்ந்து நிலா எட்டும் கண்ணை இமையெனக் காக்கிறவர் கண்ணீர் விழிகளைத் துடைக்கின்றார் 4.நோய்களை முற்றிலும் நீக்கிடுவார் முடவரை நடக்கச் செய்கிறவர் பேய்களை அதட்டி ஓட்டுபவர் தூய்மையை மனத்தில் விதைக்கின்றவர் 5. தனிமைத் துயரினைத் தீர்க்கிறவர் வெறுமையை இனிமையால் நிரப்புகிறார் விதவை வாழ்வைக் காக்கின்றார் துக்கம் ஆனந்தம் என்றாகும்.

[@lalithakrushnakumaar9630]

Lovely saree

[@avinashdundigalla2922]

What nonsense.. Not better than MS Subbulakshmi..

[@umabitr8157]

Sir you are should not compare to MS or any others every one is different

[@nivedinidathan3207]

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