Kanden Kali Theerndhen | Gopalakrishna Bharathi | Maha Shivaratri Special | Smt. Uma Ranganathan

Maha Shivaratri Special | Gopalakrishna Bharathi’s Divine Composition

Immerse yourself in the sacred vibrations of Lord Shiva with this special rendition of a composition by Gopalakrishna Bharathi, one of the greatest Tamil composers of Carnatic music. His soulful kritis, rich in bhakti (devotion) and philosophy, beautifully capture the essence of Lord Shiva’s grace and grandeur.

Song: Kanden Kali Theerndhen
Ragam: Kalyani
Talam: Rupakam
Composer: Gopalakrishna Bharathi

Maha Shivaratri is a night of deep devotion, meditation, and spiritual awakening. Let this divine composition elevate your soul and fill your heart with the blessings of Lord Shiva.

Vocal: Uma Ranganathan
Violin: M avani

Mridangam: Aravind Srikanth
Kanjira: Hari Kishore

pallavi
kaNDEN kali tIrndEn karuNaik-kaDalai nAn

anupallavi
ninrEn sannidhiyarugil nirmalAmrtam uNDEn venrEn pori pulangaLai viNNavar pOTrum pirAnaik-

caraNam
anAdi karpitamAgiya mAyayigaL yAvaiyum venrEn
atishayAnandam koNDEn Anavamalam viNDEn
manAdigaLuk-keTTAmal mahimai porundiya tillaiyil
mAyan gOpAlakrSNan tozhum mAdhavan tirumEniyaik-

Gopalakrishna Bharathi (1810–1896) was a renowned Tamil composer, poet, and devotee of Lord Shiva. His works, deeply rooted in bhakti and philosophy, enriched Carnatic music with their lyrical and musical brilliance.
His kritis remain an integral part of Carnatic concerts and devotional music, inspiring musicians and spiritual seekers alike.

Maha Shivaratri – The Night of Divine Awakening
Maha Shivaratri is a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed on the 14th night of the waning moon (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Phalguna/Magha. It symbolizes spiritual awakening, devotion, and the triumph of light over darkness.

Devotees observe fasts, night-long prayers, and chant "Om Namah Shivaya", seeking Shiva’s blessings for inner peace and moksha (liberation). Temples resonate with abhishekam, bhajans, and Rudra parayanam, making it a powerful night of divine energy and transformation.

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