Viruttam

Viruttam is a Carnatic music composition performed live by vocalists K.V. Narayanaswami and flautist Dr. N. Ramani. The track appears as the third piece on the album Paddhatti – K V Narayanaswamy & Dr N Ramani – Live in Concert – Vol. I & II, released on 2003 under the label Charsur Digital Workstation. The recording spans 24 minutes and 36 seconds and was issued in CD format.

The album captures a live concert collaboration between Narayanaswami and Ramani, though specific details about the performance venue, exact recording date, or the viruttam’s lyrical or melodic structure remain undocumented in available sources. The track exemplifies the duo’s interpretation within the Carnatic tradition, blending vocal and instrumental rendition. The release comprises two volumes, with Viruttam featured in the first volume’s sequence.

K.V. Narayanaswami (1923–2002) was a prominent Carnatic vocalist known for his emotive delivery and adherence to classical conventions. Dr. N. Ramani (1934–2015) was a celebrated flautist recognized for his technical precision and contributions to the genre. Their collaboration on this album reflects a period of cross-disciplinary performance in Carnatic music during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

The label Charsur Digital Workstation specialized in archival and live recordings of Indian classical music, with this release forming part of its catalog dedicated to preserving concert performances. No additional production credits, accompanying artists, or alternate versions of the track are verified from the provided context.