Birdsong in Indian music: “A rich tapestry that intertwines music, poetry and nature”

Read “How images of birds enliven Indian classical music” by Chitra Srikrishna (Scroll, 2 February 2025) along with images and YouTube contents:
https://scroll.in/article/1077488/how-images-of-birds-enliven-indian-classical-music

Bhakti poet Andal, Marathi mystic Dhyaneshwar and Tamil poet Subramania Bharati have all used birds as rich metaphorical devices.

Both the Carnatic and Hindustani classical traditions are filled with the songs of birds. Birds soar through compositions, appearing not just as literal references but as rich metaphorical devices that deepen the artistic expression of the pieces.

Chitra Srikrishna is a Carnatic vocalist based in Bangalore. Her blog can be accessed here: https://chitrasrikrishna.com/blog/