Vid. Madurai Mani Iyer | Palukavemi Naa Daivama | Dhinam Oru Paadal | Episode 423

Ganapriya Academy Of Music, Dance and Drama Presents

Dhinam Oru Paadal
20th May 2022 (Day 423)

Director: "Ganakala Shiromani" Dr B Govindarajan

Today we will listen to "Palukavemi Naa Dhaivama", a composition of Thyagarajaswami in Ragam Purnachandrika, Adi Thalam. It is a rendition of Sangita Kalanidhi Vid. Madurai Mani Iyer.

In this song, Thyagaraja asks Lord Rama, "Oh Supreme Lord! Is it fair to remain silent, when others make fun of me? Why are you angry with me, when I have behaved according to your wishes?
My parents taught me to be a good devotee and protected me, but others who do not like this are hurting me. Knowing this, how long will you silently watch? Please speak and console this Thyagaraja!"

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About the artist:

Sangita Kalanidhi Madurai Sri Mani Iyer (1912-1968) was a highly celebrated Carnatic Musician of the 20th century, who made a mark through his unique style of singing which was filled with soukhyam and sarvalaghu (inherent rhythm). He had his initial training from Sri Rajam Bhagavatar and later on learnt from "Gayaka Shikhamani" Harikesanallur Sri Muthiah Bhagavatar. His Manodharma was free flowing and unrestricted, and his style of singing attracted the fascination of everyone from Music Connoisseurs to Rikshaw-drivers. Some of his famous renditions include "Sarasa Samadana", "G,MGRGP" (English notes), "Ma Janaki", "Kaa Vaa Vaa", and so on.
He received many awards such as Ganakaladhara, Isai Perarignar, President's Award and many more. His music resonates among many rasikas of Carnatic Music even today.