Narayana Theerthar Tarangams - Live Nama Sankirtan- Suvasini Arunachalam - 7 Sep 2012
Narayana Theerthar Tarangams - Live Nama Sankirtan- Suvasini Arunachalam - 7 Sep 2012 Dear All, This is a Thematic Nama Sanikirtanam Live Concert performed at Vani Mahal on 7 Sep 2012. The theme of the concert is Narayana Theerthar's Tarangams. Narayana Teertha was the author of a Sanskrit opera called Sri Krishna Leela Tarangini on the life of the Hindu god Lord Krishna.The songs are popularly called "Tarangas" means waves. The lyrics are simple yet beautiful and effective. The Astapadis of Jayadeva are said to be the inspiration. Legend has it that the inspiration to compose this piece occurred when he was along the banks of Naducauvery. He was suffering from a serious stomach ailment and prayed that he should be given the strength to go back to Tirupati, where it all started. A divine voice asked him to follow a boar (varaha) to wherever it led him. The varaha led him to Bhupatirajapuram, which came to be known as `Varahur' later. The people of the village kne...