Navaratri Kritis of Maharajah Sri Swati Tirunal

Experience the Navaratri Kritis of Maharajah Sri Swati Tirunal in a focused musical presentation at Indiranagar Sangeetha Sabha, Bengaluru. This paid monthly concert is led by Vidushi Smt Sumitra Nitin and her students, accompanied by Vidushi Smt Charulatha Ramanujam (violin), Vidwan Sri Arjunkumar (mridangam) and Vidwan Sri Ranganatha Chakravarthy (ghatam).

Maharajah Sri Swati Tirunal’s nine Sanskrit Navaratri kritis are celebrated for their lyrical depth and melodic genius. This program presents all nine kritis with concise sahitya explanations and musical analysis, plus selected manodharma elements — alapana, neraval, and kalpanaswaram — to highlight raga treatment and improvisational tradition. The presentation also honors the historic Navaratri Mantapam practice, including the rare tanam with mridangam accompaniment, and is enhanced by a curated PowerPoint of images and context for deeper audience engagement.

This concert is ideal for Carnatic music students, teachers, scholars, and classical music lovers who want to study repertoire, observe stagecraft, and enjoy a high-quality rendition of Swati Tirunal’s Navaratri cycle. Limited paid seating — book your tickets early to secure the best seats.

When: 3 October, Saturday — 5:30 PM

Where: Indiranagar Sangeetha Sabha, Indiranagar, Bengaluru

Admission: Paid event — tickets required

Artists: Vidushi Smt Sumitra Nitin & Students; Vidushi Smt Charulatha Ramanujam (violin); Vidwan Sri Arjunkumar (mridangam); Vidwan Sri Ranganatha Chakravarthy (ghatam)