Sami Ni Todi - Panthuvarali - Adi

Sami Ni Todi is a Carnatic vocal composition rendered in the raga Panthuvarali and set to Adi tala. The track appears as the opening piece on the album Sarasijasanajaye, released on August 11, 2007. Vocalist Unnikrishnan performed the composition, which spans a duration of seven minutes.

The album Sarasijasanajaye was issued by Amutham Music Private Limited in digital media format. The release focuses on traditional Carnatic repertoire, though specific production details beyond the lead track remain undocumented. The label specializes in classical and devotional music, with a catalog that includes works by established artists in the genre.

The track Sami Ni Todi adheres to the structural conventions of a kriti, featuring sections such as pallavi, anupallavi, and charanam. The composition’s lyrical content and melodic phrasing reflect the characteristics of Panthuvarali, a raga known for its emotive depth and symmetrical scale. Instrumental accompaniment details, if present, are not specified in available sources.

Unnikrishnan, a prominent exponent of Carnatic music, has contributed to numerous albums and live performances since his debut in the 1990s. His discography includes collaborations with composers and accompanists across South India. The 2007 release Sarasijasanajaye forms part of his mid-career output, though critical reception or commercial performance data for the album is not publicly recorded.