Origins: The word swara (Sanskrit) is derived from the root svr which means “to sound”.

“Swaram” is a single note musical sound.

There are Seven Swaras(SapthaSwaras) in Carnatic music – “Sa-Ri-Ga-Ma-pa-Da-Ni”: Sa – Shadja, Ri – Rishabha, Ga – Gandhara, Ma – Madhyama, Pa – Panchama, Da – Dhaivata, Ni – Nishada

“Money says save me today, I will save you tomorrow. Music says, learn and practice today I will give you lifelong endless peace” – Ravi Ganesh.

“Music is divine has no barriers” – Prasanna Ponnalla.