Viruttam followed by Muruganin - Behag - Kanda Chapu

\"Viruttam followed by Muruganin\" is a Carnatic vocal composition performed by Bombay Jayashri in the raga Behag and set to kanda chapu tala. The track appears as the eleventh piece on her 2009 studio album Azhaga, released on November 1, 2009, under the Rajalakshmi Audio label. The album adopted a CD format and featured traditional and semi-classical works in South Indian classical music.

The recording spans 8 minutes and 23 seconds. The composition begins with a viruttam (a lyrical verse in Tamil) before transitioning into the primary kriti Muruganin, a devotional piece addressed to Lord Murugan. Jayashri rendered the track with characteristic phrasing and gamaka techniques associated with the Behag raga, accompanied by instrumental support typical of Carnatic concert presentations. The album Azhaga marked one of Jayashri’s mid-career releases, consolidating her reputation for blending classical rigor with accessible melodic expression.

The production credits for Azhaga remain partially undocumented in available sources. The album’s tracklist included a mix of kritis, viruttams, and lighter compositions, catering to both connoisseurs and general listeners. Rajalakshmi Audio, the Chennai-based label, distributed the CD through retail and online channels in India. No official music videos or alternate versions of this track were released in conjunction with the album.

Bombay Jayashri’s interpretation of Muruganin aligns with her broader discography, which emphasizes bhakti (devotional) themes and raga exploration. The 2009 release period coincided with her expanding international performances, though Azhaga primarily targeted domestic audiences. The album’s liner notes, where available, provided minimal contextual detail beyond track listings and artist acknowledgments.