Javalis are a genre of light classical compositions in Carnatic music, known for their expressive and often romantic lyrical content. Unlike traditional Carnatic compositions like krithis, which focus on devotional themes and are typically sung in concerts, javalis are more suited for semi-classical and dance performances due to their lighter nature and emotive themes.
Javalis often depict themes of love, longing, and sensuality, exploring various emotions and relationships between lovers.
The lyrics of javalis are typically in languages such as Telugu, Kannada, or Tamil, and they often use colloquial language and imagery to convey the sentiments of the song.
Javalis usually consist of multiple short verses (pallavi, anupallavi, and charanam), similar to traditional Carnatic compositions. Each verse is followed by a refrain (chittaswaram) that is melodically embellished and repeated after each line of the verse.
Javalis are set to a variety of ragas, ranging from traditional Carnatic ragas to lighter and more romantic melodies.
They often incorporate rhythmic patterns (tala) suited for dance, such as adi tala or rupaka tala, allowing for expressive movement and choreography. Javalis are commonly performed in Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dance recitals, where they serve as a medium for dancers to express emotions and enact narrative sequences.
They are also sung by vocalists in concert settings, particularly during lighter segments of the performance or as part of thematic presentations.
Learn beautiful Javalis and Krtis from the legendary Dhanammal school taught by Sangita Kala Acharya Smt Rama Ravi. The following songs are taught in this collection.

- Taarumaaru – Nattakuranji - Adi Talam - Pattabhiramayya - Javali
- Vidhi ilarku - Kharaharapriya - Aanai Ayya Brothers
- Aiyo vibhudu - Kedaragowla - Adi Tala - Dharmapuri Subbarayer - Javali
- Bhakta palana – Keeravani – Roopakam - Tanjore Quartet
- Elaradayane – Bhairavi - Adi Tala - Chinnaiah - Javali
- Maruva neeku – Poorvikalyani – Adi - Pallavi Seshaiyer
- Nareemani – Khamas Javali - Adi Talam - Dharmapuri Subbarayer
- Nera mora - Hamsadhwani - Misrachapu - Javali

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