Janani Mamava / Bhairavi / Misrachap / Swathi Thirunal / Vechoor N Harihara Subramania Iyer

Krithi: Janani Mamava Ragam: Bhairavi Thalam: Misrachap Composer: Swathi Thirunal Vocal: Vechoor N Harihara Subramania Iyer Vechoor N. Harihara Subramania Iyer (1925–1994) was a distinguished Carnatic vocalist from Kerala, India, renowned for his profound musical scholarship and dedication to the art form. Born in Vechoor, a village in Kottayam district, he became a prominent disciple of the legendary Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer. Throughout his career, Vechoor performed extensively across Kerala and Tamil Nadu, gracing temple festivals and sabhas with his soulful renditions. He was a regular performer at the Navaratri Mandapam concerts, where his guru, Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, often attended and praised his scholarly presentations. In 1977, he performed at the prestigious Madras Music Academy. Despite his aversion to recording his concerts, which has limited the availability of his music, a few recordings are cherished by connoisseurs. As a dedicated guru, Vechoor was known for his rigorous teaching methods, emphasizing a strong foundation in the basics of Carnatic music. He taught numerous students, including Aswathi Thirunal Rama Varma (Prince Rama Varma), a member of the Travancore royal family, who studied under him for twelve years. Vechoor's teaching philosophy focused on internalizing music without reliance on written notes or recordings, ensuring that his students could render compositions with precision and depth. Despite facing financial constraints, Vechoor was committed to imparting knowledge to all sincere students, often teaching without expecting any remuneration. His legacy continues through his disciples and the few available recordings that capture the essence of his music. Co-Artists : Not available Swathi Thirunal describes the divine qualities and beauty of Mother Bharati (Goddess Saraswati), the consort of Lord Brahma, in a poetic and devotional manner. This portrayal reveres Saraswati as the embodiment of wisdom, beauty, and grace, making her an object of deep devotion and admiration. Pallavi Janani Maamava Meye Bharati Jaya Sarasijaasana Jaaye Anupallavi Anupamitha Kamalaa Vaase (Devi) Charu Hasitha Krutha Kunda Niraase (devi) Munivaredithe Vimala Charithe Mohaniya Gunouka Bharithe (Janani) Charanam Taruna Varidha Nibha Veni Taru Kisalayopama Pani Kalitha Varadhabhi Mudre Kalyani Poorna Sharadindhu Sama Kanthe Vaani Suruchira Nayana Jithaini Parama Karunarasa Shishira Veni Charana Gatha Jana Bharana Nipune Paramamrutha Sumadhura Bhaashini (Janani) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meaning: Oh Mother Bharati the consort of Brahma born on lotus, your glory is infinite. You are ever victorious. Oh Devi, You dwell on lotus. Your incomparable charming smile belittles jasmine flowers. Great sages extol your impeccable character. You are repository of excellent virtues. Your tresses are black like water-bearing clouds. Your palms are like tender leaves. You eradicate our fears. You are auspicious. You are pleasant like the full moon in autumn. Your beautiful eyes humble the eyes of doe. Your compassion is supreme. You are adept in protecting those who seek shelter. Your speech is like celestial nectar. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER : These songs have been uploaded for hearing pleasure only and as an archive for Carnatic music. By this I don't wish to violate any copyrights owned by the respective owners of these songs if any. I don't own any copyright of the songs myself. If anything is in violation of the copyright you own, then please let me know, I shall remove it from my Youtube channel.