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What is Konnakkol?
Konnakol is the art of recitation of rhythmic syllables that are used in percussive and dance traditions.

What was the original name of the composer Irayiman Thampi of Kerala?
Iravi Varman was his original name. He was the Court Poet during the reign of Swati Tirunal to Uthiram Tirunal

Who are Siva Saranas?
Siva Saranas are the Saiva Saints of Karnataka who have contributed to Carnatic music through their compositions and treatises.

What is the mudra of Nijaguna Sivayogi?
Sambhulinga.

What is "Aaharya?
It is the art of make up and costumes in the Kathakali form of dance.

What is an Oudava Sampoorna ragam?
A raga having 5 (oudava-5) swaras in the arohanam and all the 7 swaras in the avarohanam is an Oudava Sampoorna raga.
eg. Saveri Arohanam - Sa, ri, ma, pa, da, sa Avarohanam - Sa, ni, dha, pa, ma, ga, ri, sa

What is a Vakra raga?
If the arohanam or avarohanam or both of a raga do not occur in the usual order & have swaras occuring in jumbled order, the raga is a vakra raga.
eg. Suruti Arohanam : Sa, ri, ma, pa, ni, dha, ni, sa Avarohanam : Sa, ni, dha, pa, ma, ga, pa, ma, ri, sa

What was the birth place of Annama Charya?
Tallapakka in Andhra Pradesh.

What is the equivalent Tamil Pann to ragam Sourashtram?
Vyazha Kurinchi Pann.

What is the Tamil Pann equivalent to ragam Arabhi?
Pazhanthakka ragam.