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Ashtapadi (Guruvayoor Paani)

Ashtapadi songs are part of Geeta Govindam, the renowned literary work by the great Sanskrit poet Jayadeva. Composed in the 12th century, Geeta Govindam has eternal love and supreme devotion as its highlights, which centers around Lord Krishna. It is lyrical poetry in 12 chapters, which is further sub-divided into 24 divisions called Prabandha. Each Prabandha is again sub-divided into two, comprising eight couplets called Ashtapadis. In the temples of Kerala, Ashtapadi is sung in front of the Sopanam, the flight of steps leading to the sanctum sanctorum, accompanied by the mellifluous beats of the Edakka'. It is sung only when the sanctum sanctorum door is closed for poojas. Ashtapadi gained currency as part of this tradition of Sopana music.

Release date :

30.03.2009

Label :

Invis Multimedia Private Limited

Format(s) :

Music CD  

Language(s) :

Sanskrit  

Number of disks :

1

Bagchee ID :

BM27