Sudarshanashtakam | Ragamalika | Vedanta Deshika | Anahita & Apoorva

Sudarshana Ashtakam – A Hymn of Radiant Power
Composed by the great philosopher and saint Shri Vedanta Deshika, Sudarshana Ashtakam is a powerful eight-verse hymn in praise of Lord Sudarshana, the divine discus (chakra) of Lord Vishnu. It invokes the Lord as the blazing wheel of righteousness, dispelling darkness, fear, and negativity.

For Lyrics: https://anahitaapoorva.in/sudarshanas...

Credits:
Conceptualised and Tuned by Anahita & Apoorva
Vocal: Anahita & Apoorva
Chitravina: Anahita Ravindran
Percussion: Sarvesh Karthick
Expert Guidance: Prof. M A Venkatakrishnan
Special Release: Shri U Ve Dushyanth Sridhar
Audio Recording, Mix and Master: Anish Mohan, Atrium Studios
Video and Edit: Bharadwaj Balaji
Location Courtesy: Madhava Perumal Temple
Costume Courtesy: Avishya
Heartfelt gratiutude to Shri Sarathy and Shri J Ravindran

⏰ Time Stamps ⏰
Intro by Shri U Ve Dushyanth Sridhar - 00:00
Sudarshana Ashtakam verse - 01:51

About the artistes:
Anahita and Apoorva (https://anahitaapoorva.in/) are distinguished Carnatic vocalists of the younger generation, recognised internationally for their outstanding performances. They have garnered numerous prestigious awards like Shanmukha Sangeetha Shiromani, MS Subbulakshmi fellowship from Shanmukhananda Sabha, Mumbai , Yuva Purandara, Sangeeta Mudhra, Isai Arasi, and recognition from the Central and State government. They are both gold medalists and A grade artists of the All India Radio and have been featured in the distinguished National Programme of AIR.
They are disciples of their grandmother Smt. Shanthi Jayaraman and world
renowned composer and musician Sangeet Samrat Chitravina Shri N Ravikiran.
Known for their collaborations with esteemed personalities like Pt. Birju
Maharaj, Dr. Vyjayantimala Bali, Prof. C V Chandrashekar their artistry has been lauded by connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike. Their continued work with Shri Dushyanth Sridhar in taking our culture and scriptures across the world has made the collaboration one of the most successful ones in the field.

Anahita and Apoorva are the youngest to perform in the noble initiative,
Artistes for the Armed Forces, as part of which they were able to take
classical music to those serving the country and their families exclusively.
Aside, they were also the only Indian classical musicians to perform with the iconic Indian Air Force Symphony, AWSO a one of its kind orchestra comprising solely of those serving the Indian Air Force.

Having been on many tours across India and countries like USA, Australia, New Zealand and UAE, Anahita and Apoorva are also passionate gurus with students around the world.

Anahita plays the Chitravina while Apoorva is a Violinist.

Beyond their accolades and achievements, they are revered for their
innovative approach to traditional music by making the art form
accessible and engaging for younger generations, both as an art educator
as well as digital content creators.

As TEDx speakers, they have also shared their insights on the evolving landscape of music, inspiring audiences with their vision for blending
tradition with modernity.

Academically, apart from being post graduates in the field of Music, both
hold additional degrees in Management