Rajam's Corner
Budha – Mercury

This
article is the fourth in the series on S. Rajam’s paintings on Muthuswami
Dikshitar’s navagraha kriti-s. Dikshitar composed Budhamaasrayaami satatam
suravinutam in praise of Budha or planet Mercury. This navagraha kriti is in
Natakurinji raga set to Misra Jhampa tala. It is the most popular kriti in
Natakurinji raga.