Let us examine the kriti “Vatapi Ganapatim Bhaje” by Muthuswami Dikshitar in raga Hamsadhwani, set to Adi Tala.
Arohanam: S R2 G3 P N3 S
Avarohanam: S N3 P G3 R2 S
Pallavi:
Vatapi Ganapatim Bhajeham – Vaaranamukham
Notation (Pallavi):
S R G P | N S , S N | P G R S ||
Va ta pi Ga na pa tim Bha je ha m
Note: This is an excerpt of the kriti. The complete kriti would be notated with swara and sahitya, adhering to the tala structure.