Maharaja Swati Tirunal was a scion of the Kerala royal family who, besides ruling the State of Travancore (as it was called those days), was a connoisseur and a patron of fine arts.
He has composed several pieces in Carnatic and Hindustani genres of music.
A polyglot, he was a versatile genius.
His Navarathri Kritis are famous and sung by musicians, especially during Navarathri.
After invoking lord Ganesha, he sets off to compose the rest.
Paripahi Ganadhi Pa - Saveri - Adi
Thodayam - Natta - Kanda Chapu
Thodayam Mangalam – Pantuvarali -Adi
1 Devi Jagat Janani - Sankarabaranam - Adi
2 Pahimam Srivagesewari - Kalyani - Adi
3 Devi Pavane - Saveri - Adi
4 Bharati Mama – Thodi - Adi
5 Janani Mamavamaye - Bhairavi – Misra Chapu
6 Saroruhasana Jaye - Pantuvarali - Adi
7 Janani Pahi - Suddha Saveri - Adi
8 Pahi Janani - Natta Kurunji - Misra Chapu
9 Pahi Arvata Nandhini - Aarabhi - Adi
Bhujaga Sayino - Yadhukula Kambhoji – Roopakam – Mangalam
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