1. Identify the odd composition out:
a. Mayamma in Ahiri
b. Marivere in Anandabhairavi
c. Meenalochanabrova in Dhanyasi
d. Devi brova samayamide in Chintamani
2. The river Vaigai is known by another name based on the Sanskrit word for a 'fast flow'. What is this name?
3. In many kritis, Muthuswami Dikshitar refers to a 'vallaki' being wielded by Goddess Meenakshi. What does this word refer to?
Answers
1. d; all others are part of Shyama Shastri's Navaratnamalika on Meenakshi
2. Vegavati
3. A veena-like stringed instrument