Karaikkal Ammaiyar Charitham - Isai Nadakam - Tamil | by Papanasam Sivan

Karaikal Ammaiyar is a musical drama composed by Papanasam Sivan, which is about a Tamil Shaivite saint who lived during the 6th century CE. The movie which was released in the year 1943 is also available in book format published by his daughter Rukmini Ramani.
The compositions of Papanasam Sivan in this movie are published by his daughter Rukmini Ramani. A discerning rasika or an aspiring musician can recall the original composition and appreciate its original flavours. The intricate compositions throw light on the aesthetic aspects of Carnatic music and promote the affinity of the reader towards the art.
One could also appreciate the prowess of Papanasam Sivan in this musical composition in the musical elements including raga, tala, bhava and laya. Immersing in the emotional expressions of composition enriches musical comprehension and preserves the traditional and cultural heritage of operas in Carnatic music.