The unique three-hour long event gave an insight into the nine krithis based on the nine grahas in which the composer has picturised each graha has a devata or deity. The manner of presentation of the show was very interesting. Firstly, the nine krithis were sung by nine women who were dressed in the nine colours associated with the Navagrahas. Before each krithi was rendered, information about the astronomical, astrological and mythological aspects were presented by Maya Hariharan, one of the senior students of Naadabrahmam Music School. This was accompanied by a slide-show.

Next, the astrological aspects of the Grahas were discussed followed by the meaning of the original Sanskrit verses of the composition. The Veda mantra associated with the particular Graha was chanted while the actual Navagraha pooja was performed on stage by a priest. Information about the gem or ratna associated with each graha and its power to appease or alleviate the undesirable efects of the Graha was also conveyed. The singers were accompanied by performers on the violin, veena, mridangam, keyboard and moorsing. The lighting on stage changed according to the colour associated with the graha.

27 years ago, a few music lovers from Chembur, Mumbai, in western India, came together for a common cause. To promote and propagate Carnatic classical music.

This organisation was subsequently registered as a charitable Trust. The activities include running a school to run Carnatic music classes, celebrate Thyagaraja aradhana every year with a two day festival, celebrate Muthuswamy Dikshitar day, Purandara Dasa Day, and Swati Tirunal Day, every year, organise lecture demonstrations by stalwarts in Carnatic music, periodically, and many other related events Several eminent teachers in vocal and instrumental music (both from the carnatic and Hindustani traditions) have been honoured by Sri Naadabrahmam over the last 24 years.

One of the founder members of Naadabrahmam, which is completing 25 years, is guru T. S. Anantharaman.. He hails from a family of musicians in Palakkad. His grandfather Palakkad Sri Anantharama Bhagavathar, was a stalwart in Carnatic music. Anantharaman’s music school is the first in Mumbai to train students for Government Technical Examinations. He prepares and sends students for junior and senior examinations for the Government of Karanataka Music Examinations at Bangalore.