konjum vaLLi kunjari kaNavA cencEvalasura kAvala vElA

But you cannot see the light coming through the stained glass.

Desh Thillana Notation: A Complete Guide to the Lalgudi G. Jayaraman Masterpiece

Nadrudani tomdrudheem... tarikitadhim tarikitadhim tarikita dhim 3. Charanam

The absence of Ga in the ascent and its presence in the descent gives Desh its unique fluidity.

The second section which moves into the higher octave, building melodic tension and excitement.

The notation is broken down by the sections of the composition. Pallavi (Notation Structure)

Followed by swaras : | P N S | R S N | D P M | G R S ||

The opening theme, usually consisting of rhythmic syllables (Sollukattus or Jatis) like Thana , Dhim , Thirana , and Thillana .

Notes in the lower octave. Semicolon (;): Extension of a note by two counts. Comma (,): Extension of a note by one count.