His Works
The collection of his compositions include, Azhahar Kuravanji in praise of Maliruncholamali azhahar, “Adaikkala malai” and Kayarkani malai” in praise of Meenakshi Amman and Tiruvangaada Malai “ in praise of Lord Venkatachalapahi. His other notable contributions is a collection called “Perinbha kirthanaigal”. A few works are available giving a glimpse of his beautiful compositions. Azhahar Kuravanji, itself was first released with full notations by his illustrious grandson Koteeswara Ayyar in 1916 along with the Skaanda puranam and Perinba kirtahanigal in three volumes. Koteeswara Ayyar is known for his compositions in the 72 Melakarta ragas. There is a small confusion between the two composers as they have almost the same “mudrai”. To avoid this confusion, Kavi kunjara Bharathi used “kavikunjaram” as his mudrai and Koteeswara ayyar’s mudrai was “ kavikunjara dasan”. In fact the first volume of the 36 sudddha madyama melakarthas by Shri Koteeswara ayyar – called “ Kanda ganamudham” is dedicated to his maternal grandfather Kavi Kunjara bharathi. A more recent version of Azahar Kuravanji was released by K. Nagamani, the son of Koteeswara ayyar Here are some of his other famous compostions4 Elloraiyum Polave - Suddhasaveri Ennadi Penne Unakku - Begada Pithanavan - Anandbairavi Singaravelanai - Danyasi Sannidhi Kandu - Mohanam The first song was the favourite of S.G.Kittappa and T.R.Mahalingam who have given disc recordings of it.
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