Natakurinji Varnam - Svami naan un adimai Varnam is a central piece in south
indian classical music, often considered a cornerstone for dancers. It's a complex composition that showcases both the raga and the tala. This varnam is composed by Papanasam Sivan, Set to Adi talam. 2. Nadanam Adinar: When the Lord of Cidambaram orders the priests (in their dreams) of the temple to welcome nandanAr into the temple premises after letting nandanAr enter a fire pit to get “purified” nandanAr walks through the fire pit per the request of the priests. He comes out as a holy man from out of the fire pit and enters the sanctum to watch the dance of the lord. This song is a celebration of the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva in Cidambaram He balances creation and destruction. The song refers to the promise of the lord to sages Pathanjali and vyAgrapAda in Mount KailAsh that he would come to tillai Chidambaram to enthrall them and the devotees with his dance. 3. Chinnanjiru pen pole. Raga - Sindubhairavi, composed by Ulundur pettai Shanmuga sundaram. This song signifies the importance of Lord Durga. A beautiful tamil song, signifies the importance of Lord Durga. Alaipayuthe kanna, one of the famous songs, depicts Radha’s waiting for Krishna is symbolic of bhaktas’ desire for union with the divine. Standing in the meadow, looking for her beloved flautist, longing and filled with sadness. The soothing melody of the flute helps to calm her restless heart. she desires to reunite her in a tranquil forest where he will make her feel alive again. Her feelings range from intense love to doubt and jealousy as she questions the fairness of life. Her heart rises and falls in a cycle of love, sorrow and hope as she awaits his return 4. Desh/DhanushreeThillana: A well composed Thillana never fails to please us with the melody, while also intellectually stimulating us with the use of those rhythmic cadences. Another aspect of Thillanas that makes them enjoyable is the innovative transitions observed while shifting from one cadence to another. 5. Vaishnava Janatho: It says be compassionate and respect each and every living being as you are. it also says do not succumb to attachments or desires and hence, you can know God.