About

The Divine Vision

Thevarams are Tamil devotional songs composed by the Thevara Moovar or the Thevaram trinity – Thirugnansambandar, Thirunavukkarasar, and Sundarar. These revered poet-saints of the 7th century created a wave of devotion that swept across southern India. The singing of Thevaram is still practiced in the temples of Tamil Nadu.

This song, Madar Pirai Kanni Yanai, written by Thirunavukkarasar, describes how he beheld Kailash and the divine in the town of Thiruvaiyyaru. He says, “Shiva showed me the divine in forms so beautiful, I could never have imagined.”

Highlights

• Learn a Thevaram with the right pronunciation and meaning

• Learn basic vocal exercises

• Introduction to the basics of Shruti, Raagam and Thalam

• Insight into the lives of the Nayanmars

Workshop Details

Fee: INR 1000 / USD 40

Session Details: 2 live webinars, 1 hour 15 minutes per day

Medium of Instruction: English

Eligibility: Ages 7+

Guidelines & Requirements

• It is mandatory to attend all the sessions in sequence, in order to complete the workshop.

• It is best to be in a space where you can sing aloud. It is suggested to be in a private and quiet space.

• It is supportive to be on a light stomach during the sessions (not mandatory).

• Google Chrome version 85 or later is recommended.

• Zoom app is needed to participate.

• A Wi-Fi or wired internet connection is recommended.