Shankari Shankuru Chandramukhi / Saveri / Adi / Syama Sasthri / Ashwath Narayanan

Krithi: Shankari Shankuru Chandramukhi
Ragam: Saveri
Thalam: Adi
Composer: Syama Sasthri

Vocal: Ashwath Narayanan

Ashwath Narayanan (Born July 4, 1991), a promising Carnatic vocalist, is known for his adherence to tradition while carving out his own musical identity. Initiated into music at the age of four, he first trained under Smt. Jayalakshmi Sundararajan before coming under the tutelage of the legendary Palghat K. V. Narayanaswamy from 1998 until the maestro’s passing in 2002, after which he continued with Smt. Padma Narayanaswamy. A graduate in Industrial Biotechnology from SASTRA University, Thanjavur, Ashwath quickly rose to prominence by winning the Tanishq Swarna Sangeetham competition and The Hindu–Saregama M.S. Subbulakshmi Award (2013). His style reflects the depth and precision of the K.V.N. bani, with lucid raga essays, sensitive gamaka handling, and rhythmic clarity, while also displaying individuality and creativity. Performing widely in Chennai’s Margazhi season and across India, Ashwath Narayanan is celebrated not just as a talented musician but also as a devoted practitioner who views Carnatic music as both an art form and a spiritual pursuit.

Co-Artists: Details not available

This is a glorious composition in praise of Goddess Parvathi, celebrating her divine beauty, compassionate nature, and protective power. She is depicted as the remover of obstacles, the nourisher of the universe, the destroyer of evil, and the bestower of auspiciousness. Sri Syama Sastri surrenders to her, invoking various names and attributes (Shankari, Akhilandeshwari, Bhavani, Kalyani, Mridani, and Jagatjanani) seeking her blessings, protection, and grace.

Pallavi
Shankari shankuru chandramukhi akhilandeshwari shambhavi sarasija bhava vandite gauri amba

Anupallavi
Sankata harini ripu vidarini kalyani sada nata phaladayike haranayike jagatjanani

Charanam 1
Jambupati vilasini jagadavannolasini kambukandhare bhavani kapaladharini shulini

Charanam 2
Angaja ripu toshini akhila bhuvana poshini mangala prade mrdani marala sannibha gamani

Charanam 3
Shyamakrishna sodari shyamale shatodari samagana lole bale sadarthi bhanjana shile

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Meaning:

Oh Sankari the consort of Sankara, make me blissful. Oh Akhilandesvari the suzerain of the universe, your face is beautiful like moon. O Sambhavi, O Mother Gouri, you are worshipped by Brahma the lotus born.

Oh Kalyani, you destroy enemies and eradicate troubles. You always fulfill desires of devotees. You are the spouse of Siva and the mother of all Lokas.

You make Siva happy. You are the source of energy. Your neck is beautiful like conch.

You make Siva the enemy of Manmadha happy. You are the sustainer of the Universe. O Mother Parvati, you cause auspiciousness. Your gait is beautiful like that of swan.

You are sister of Syamakrishna. You are slender. You enjoy music of Samaveda. You are Bala the ever youthful. You are eternal. You are destroyer of all afflictions.
( Meaning Courtesy : Damodara Rao Dasu)
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