![]() The nadaswaram holds a unique place in Karnatik music. The instrument has a cylindrical body that flares into a bell shape at the bottom, and it is this form that provides the nadaswaram with its characteristic volume and captivating tone. The reeds themselves are made from the leaves of a locally grown plant called naanal (a variety of the bamboo family). The nadaswaram is a double reed woodwind, the body of which is traditionally made from the accha trees in a small village called Narasingapuram by generations of skilled craftsman. Thiruvaiyaar, the womb of Karnatik music, is the land reputed to have nurtured this art form and its many artists. The nadaswaram (also called the nagaswaram) is one of the most ancient instruments of India. During all grand processions around the temple and through the adjacent streets, the delightful nadaswaram ensemble would lead, enchanting audiences and worshippers with beautiful ragas. Every celebration was accompanied by the asthana vidvan (resident artist) showering the Lord with evocative melodies. From the early morning Thiruppalli Ezhuchi (wakeup call for the Lord) to the Sayana Sevai (lullaby), the Adi Kesava Perumal temple was always abuzz with activities. That is where my musical journey started-listening to the majestic melodies of the nadaswaram accompanied by the thavil (drums). ![]()
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