Episode 1 - Meenakshi Andadhi Explained - Introduction and Vinayakar Thudhi |Hamsadhwani
This episode is the first in the series of Meenakshi Andadhi Explained. Meenakshi Andadhi is a devotional set of 100 verses in praise of Goddess Meenakshi of Madurai. The word Andaadhi is made up of Andam (meaning end) and Aadi (meaning beginning). That which begins with the end is therefore called Andaadhi. The last syllable, foot or word of a verse forms the first syllable, foot or word of the next verse. This formation is called Andaadhi.It starts with an introduction of the people instrumental in bringing out this devotional set of verses and then begins with an invocation to Lord Vinayaka. Written by : S P Chockalingam Tuned by : Kolkata Mangalam Mani Rendered by : Aparna Gopalakrishnan Explanation by : Anuradha Sundaram
