The pallavi, ‘Va vennilave mannil va theynthidaamal deepamaaga olira,’ was set to an intricate Chatusrajathi Triputa talam — the Poorvaanga in chatusra nadai and Uttaranga in tisra nadai. Impressive raga essayEarlier, Ranjani gave a fitting lead to the raga alapana and Gayatri took it forward and it seamlessly glided into a fabulous tanam. Ranjani initiated the raga elucidation with deft touches and Gayatri, who took it forward, did not forget to perform her favourite, a grahabhedam, by culling out a lovely sketch of Mohana Kalyani from Thodi. Their swaraprastara at the pallavi rendered at a captivating tempo enhanced the concert. Their concert is never complete without an abhang and the sisters concluded with one by Janabai in Desh raag.

Source: The Hindu June 03, 2021 13:06 UTC