Vid. Revathi Sridharan | Azhaga Azhaga | Vaaram Oru Paadal | Episode 84

Ganapriya Academy Of Music, Dance and Drama Presents
Vaaram Oru Paadal
15th December 2024 - Week 84
Director: "Ganakala Shiromani" Dr B Govindarajan
Today we will listen to "Azhaga Azhaga" a composition of Smt Ambujam Krishna, set to Ragam Suddha Dhanyasi, Khanda Chapu Thalam. It has been rendered by Smt Revathi Sridharan.
In this song, the composer surrenders herself to the most beautiful Lord Kallazhagar at Thirumaliruncholai.
He is the one who captives the hearts of his devotees who firmly clasp his Lotus feet with devotion.
She says, "I have come walking all the way to your shrine, seeking your refuge, and singing your praises, Oh Narayana! Will you not hear my pleas? My mind wants to be the bee that is always drinking the nectar of your Lotus Feet!"
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About the artist:
Smt Revathi Sridharan is a Carnatic Musician and Thevaram Singer, and Retired Assistant Bank Manager from Indian Bank, Chennai Main Branch.
Daughter of Sri N Subramania Iyer and Smt Pattu Mami, she hails from Villianallur. She had her initial tutelage from Sri VR Sethurama Iyer, disciple of Vidwan Madurai Mani Iyer. She was trained in the rendering of Panniru Thirumurai (Shaiva poetry) by Isai Perarignar Kalaimamani Saidai Sri T.Natarajan, who was an exponent in Thevaram singing. She is a graded Artist in Devotional Music from All India Radio, and has completed her Post Graduate in Music from the Madras University. At present Smt Revathi and her grandson Chi. Raghav are learning from Guruji Dr B Govindarajan.
Smt Revathi Sridharan has been giving concerts for the past 24 years, and has also performed classical and devotional music programs along with Smt Priyashree Shankar with the stage name "Mylai Sisters". She has given Panniru Thirumurai concerts along with Smt Bhuvaneshwari Narayanan with the stage name "Villianallur Sisters". She has sung many concerts for Doordarshan, Sun TV, Jaya TV, Vijay TV, Raj TV and other channels.