Kalimaheshwari

Kalimaheshwari is a Carnatic vocal composition performed by Bombay Jayashri. The track appears as the fourth piece on her 2000 album Shravanam – Music For Meditative Listening, released by Virgin Records (India) Pvt. Ltd. in digital media format. The recording spans 21 minutes and 2 seconds, featuring Jayashri’s interpretation of a devotional raga-based work.

The album Shravanam positions itself as a collection designed for contemplative listening, with Kalimaheshwari serving as one of its longer centerpieces. The composition reflects Jayashri’s training in the Carnatic tradition, emphasizing melodic elaboration and lyrical devotion. The track title references Kalimaheshwari, a form of the Hindu goddess associated with time and transformation, though the album liner notes do not specify the raga or composer.

Bombay Jayashri, a prominent vocalist in the Carnatic and film music spheres, established her reputation through albums like Shravanam and collaborations with composers such as A.R. Rahman. The 2000 release marked one of her early commercial recordings under a major label, targeting audiences interested in classical and spiritual music. Virgin Records (India) distributed the album in physical and digital formats, though later reissues may vary by region.

No additional details exist in the provided context regarding the accompanying artists, live performance history, or alternate versions of Kalimaheshwari. The track remains a noted example of Jayashri’s discography in meditative and classical contexts.