Selected Compositions of Sri Muttusvami Dikshitar with Notations/B. Rajam Iyer. Chennai, R.A.M.A Trust, 2004, 214 p., (pbk).

    "This book has a selection of 66 compositions of Sri Muttusvami Dikshitar, one of the three stalwarts of Carnatic Music. This includes the famous Navagraha. Nava varna and other kritis in its authentic form.

    These were published in Svabesamitran, one of the Tamil weeklies of yester years, in mid 50's.

    This book contains the swara notations for 66 famous compositions of Shri. Muttusvami Dikshitar with English notation and Sanskrit version and can be followed throughout the world.

    It is something for the present generation to cherish, a guide for the younger generation, and a treasure for the Carnatic music community."

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