Bhakta Ramadasu Kirtana
Certificate Course
Discover the life, devotional literature, and musical legacy of Bhakta Ramadasu — one of the greatest saint-composers in Telugu history — through a fully online program.
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Suravaram Pratapa Reddy Telugu University (formerly Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University) offers career-oriented and culturally enriched programs designed to promote Telugu language, arts, literature, and traditional knowledge. Students gain academic knowledge, cultural awareness, and practical skills from experienced faculty through a flexible online learning platform.
About This Course
This course is specially designed to introduce students to the life, devotional literature, musical contributions, and spiritual philosophy of Bhakta Ramadasu. Students will learn about Ramadasu Keerthanas, Telugu devotional traditions, Bhakti literature, classical music influence, and the cultural heritage associated with his compositions.
"A journey into the raga and tala beauty, and the devotional spirit, woven through Ramadasu's kirtanas."
Course Details
Learning Units
The course is structured across five units
Introduction to Bhakta Ramadasu — life and background
Raga & Tala fundamentals — classification, defining factors
Theory Paper — svaras, gamakas, talangas and more
Practical Paper — kirtanas across selected ragas
Final Assessment and Certification
Syllabus
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Paper 1 — Theory +
Unit 2: Raga classification, Janaka and ajanya ragas, Raga lakshanas
Unit 3: Adi tala, Rupaka and Chapu tala varieties
Unit 4: Manodharma sangita and Bhakti sangita
Unit 5: Biographies of Annamayya, Ramadasu and Tyagaraja — a comparative study of their compositions
Paper 2 — Practical +
Unit 2: Abheri, Kambhoji, Bilahari, Kapi, Dhanyasi, Surati
Compulsory to learn any three compositions from each unit.
Paper 3 — Practical +
Unit 2: Kamavardhani, Kedara Goula, Hamsanandi, Bhairavi, Nadanama Kriya, Varali, Madhyamavati
Compulsory to learn any three compositions from each unit.
Who Can Join · What You'll Learn
This Course Is Useful For
- Students and researchers
- Music enthusiasts and performers
- Devotees and spiritually inclined learners
- Teachers and traditional gurukul instructors
- Anyone interested in Telugu devotional literature and classical arts
Course Outcomes
- Understand and appreciate the distinctive quality of compositions with regard to raga and tala
- Build knowledge of devotional music through the study of different raga varieties
- Learn different varieties of talas and their usage
- Gain a deeper understanding of the vernacular language and its richness
Learn the Legacy of Bhadrachala Ramadasu
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