Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma, popularly known as Swathi Thirunal, was a prolific composer and ruler of the Kingdom of Travancore in South India during the early 19th century. He made significant contributions to both Carnatic and Hindustani classical music traditions. His compositions, which include kritis, varnams, padams, javalis, and thillanas, are highly regarded for their melodic beauty, lyrical richness, and musical sophistication. His compositions are celebrated for their artistic merit and continue to be performed and cherished by musicians, dancers, and music enthusiasts around the world. They represent a significant contribution to the rich tapestry of Indian classical music.

Learn Swati Tirunal Compositions taught by Dr Baby Sriram in this masterclass. The following songs were taught.

- Aliveni - Kurinji - Swati Tirunal
- Andholika vahane - Anandabhairavi - Swati Tirunal
- Devi Jagajjanani - Shankarabharanam - Swati Tirunal
- Mamava Jagadeeshwara - Sarasvatimanohari - Swati Tirunal
- Paahi Sarasanabha - Saveri - Swati Tirunal
- Sahasika Dhanujahara - Shuddha Saveri - Swati Tirunal
- Santatam Bhajaamiha- Bilahari - Swati Tirunal

Maharaja Swati Tirunal uses interesting and scholarly adjectives to describe the beauty of Devi in these compositions. He refers to Her as Aliveni, Jagat janani , Karunaamayi etc. Such compositions enhance a musician's creativity and vocabulary.

Notations for the compositions taught in the masterclass session are available in the e-book Maharaja Swati Tirunal's Compositions

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