Question

Select the musical form which has ____ Samashti Charanam.

• A. Padam
• B. Kriti
• C. Tillana
• D. Javali

Hint:

In Kriti format, when there’s no Anupallavi and Charanam separately, a Samashti Charanam is used to combine both.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

In Carnatic music, a Kriti typically consists of three sections: Pallavi, Anupallavi, and Charanam. However, in some krithis, instead of having a separate Anupallavi and Charanam, the composer includes a single section called Samashti Charanam that follows the Pallavi.

A Samashti Charanam serves the combined role of both Anupallavi and Charanam.
This structure is most common in smaller or more concise kritis, especially beginner-level compositions.

Explanation of Other Options:

(A) Padam: A slow, expressive composition used in dance; not characterized by Samashti Charanam.
(C) Tillana: A rhythmic composition ending with a short sahitya portion; it doesn’t have a Samashti Charanam.
(D) Javali: A light classical form with romantic themes, usually not structured with Samashti Charanam.
Thus, the correct answer is option (B).