Suryamurte - An Analytical Study

Abhilash V, Dr. Mala Swamy

Abstract: Suryamurte is one among the 7 VaraKrti - s composed by Muddusvami Diksita in ragaSauras?ram and Catusra Dhruva tala. There are various musical analyses of this krti available, however previous research has been unable to provide a multi - dimensional approach to understanding the beauty of the composition. This study brings across a detailed analysis of the krti - the prosodical elements, word - by - word analysis of the sahitya, some interesting insights about the raga and tala of the krti, some scientific facts about the Sun that relate to the composition, the details of a few temples, their myths and legends which have been crafted with underlying significance within the composition.

Keywords: Muddusvami Diksita, varakrtis, musical analysis, Sun, Navagraha

How to Cite?: Abhilash V, Dr. Mala Swamy, "Suryamurte - An Analytical Study", Volume 13 Issue 1, January 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1179-1182, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24119102819, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24119102819