Tag: Chandra

Melody in Moon

The full moon day of the Tamil month of Masi (Feb 13 to March 13th for the year 2020) in Magha Nakshtra ( associate star Rebulus) is considered auspicious. It is believed that during this period,divine beings descend to purify the karma of the human race. As Magha is ruled by ancestors, benefits from blessings of departed souls is expected on this day.It is an important festival celebrated by Tamils. The makam star in this month usually falls on the full moon day and is considered highly auspicious in many temples across South India, especially in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry and Kerala. For this year 2020 this was on 08th March.

Sitting thousands of miles away from my home in India, despite the winter, I could manage to get a clear view of the Moon. My 7 year old grandson was practising in his Key Board. I could definitely link the two and I couldn’t help naming my video as Melody in Moon.

Here is the YouTube link

Chandra Prabha (Moon Light)

In modern times, very often due to our lifestyles we tend to ignore the beauty and melancholy provided by Nature round the clock, particularly the ones provided in the night. The Moon (Chandra) is a classic example. I am no exception to this worldly behavior; but since hanging up my boots, I do spend some time to admire the manifestations.

The ambience is so enchanting when it is combined with melodious music. The effect is force multiplied if the tune/dhwani/raga is the appropriate one. Here is Maduvanti (Honey like) Raga played by the legendary flautist Sri. Hari Prasad Chaurasia and the moon accepting my request to get captured in my iPhone. No wonder it was love at first sight (கண்ட நாள் முதலாய் காதல்)