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The thillānā is a short and crisp composition.The most important feature of this form is the presence of jatis for the most part and few sāhitya syllables which occur in the first half of the caranam.
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The thillānā is a short and crisp composition.The most important feature of this form is the presence of jatis for the most part and few sāhitya syllables which occur in the first half of the caranam. Compared to sāhitya, the rhythmic syllables can be enjoyed more in this form. The presence of jatis is probably the reason for the popularity of this form. Jatis are always attractive and the brisk passages of jatis along with swara and sāhitya syllables have a quick appeal to the mind of the listener. In addition to this, the music which accompanies the sāhitya also has a direct appeal if it is appropriate.
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Thilanas
The thillānā is a short and crisp composition.The most important feature of this form is the presence of jatis for the most part and few sāhitya syllables which occur in the first half of the caranam. Compared to sāhitya, the rhythmic syllables can be enjoyed more in this form. The presence of jatis is probably the reason for the popularity of this form. Jatis are always attractive and the brisk passages of jatis along with swara and sāhitya syllables have a quick appeal to the mind of the listener. In addition to this, the music which accompanies the sāhitya also has a direct appeal if it is appropriate.