Tillana (Nrittaangahaaram)

Sangeeta Lahari is a Carnatic vocal album released by playback and classical singer Unnikrishnan in March 2011. The label Swathi produced the recording in CD format. The album features traditional compositions and lighter classical pieces, blending devotional and rhythmic elements characteristic of South Indian classical music.

The eighth track, Tillana (Nrittaangahaaram), runs for 4 minutes and 33 seconds. Unnikrishnan renders the composition with rhythmic precision, emphasizing the nritta (pure dance) aspects of the tillana form. The piece follows conventional structures of Carnatic tillanas, incorporating jatis (rhythmic syllables) and melodic improvisations within a defined tala framework. The recording retains orchestral accompaniment typical of studio-produced classical albums, though specific instrumental details remain undocumented in available sources.

Unnikrishnan’s discography spans film playback and classical releases, with Sangeeta Lahari marking one of his dedicated Carnatic projects. The album’s reception and commercial performance are not widely recorded, but the inclusion of a tillana reflects the artist’s engagement with performance-oriented repertoire. The label Swathi, known for classical and devotional releases, distributed the CD through standard retail and online channels of the period.

No additional metadata confirms the composer of Tillana (Nrittaangahaaram) or the accompanying artists in this track. The album cover and liner notes, where available, may provide further attribution. The 2011 release aligns with Unnikrishnan’s active phase in both classical concerts and recorded output, though detailed session or production credits for Sangeeta Lahari are not publicly archived.