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. 

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