In Carnatic music, a mudra serves as a composer's distinct signature or symbolic phrase, used to denote authorship or express devotion within their works.
Mudra of Patnam Subramanya Iyer:
His kritis feature the mudra "Venkatesa," referencing Lord Venkatesa of Tirupati and illustrating his devout nature.
Mudra of Ramnad Srinivasa Iyengar:
The mudra "Srinivasa" was employed in his compositions, serving as both a personal identifier and a devotional salutation.
Significance:
Mudras are instrumental in attributing a kriti to its composer and often convey the composer's piety or philosophical outlook.