Ragam – Thilang
Thalami – Adi
Composed by Sri Madhvacharya, the13th-century philosopher.

Varnam is considered the central piece in a Bharatanatyam Arangetram.  This dance has footwork in accordance with the rhythm as well as facial expression in accordance with the meaning of the lyrics.

The Dvadasha Stotra is a series of 12 stotras, or religious hymns,

The ten incarnations of Lord Narayana, known as the Dashavatara, illustrate his divine presence in various forms to restore cosmic order.
These incarnations are:
Matsya (the Fish) saved humanity from a great flood.
Kurma (the Tortoise) supported Mount Mandara during the churning of the ocean.
Varaha (the Boar) rescued the Earth from the demon Hiranyaksha.
Narasimha (the Man-Lion) protected his devotee Prahlada by defeating the demon Hiranyakashipu.
Vamana (the Dwarf) took three steps to reclaim the universe from King Bali.
Parashurama (the Warrior with an Axe) eliminated corrupt Kshatriyas to restore dharma.
Rama(the Prince of Ayodhya) epitomizes virtue and righteousness, defeating the demon king Ravana.
Krishna (the Divine Cowherd) is celebrated for his childhood exploits and teachings, especially in the Bhagavad Gita.
Buddha (the Enlightened One) is believed by some traditions to represent compassion and enlightenment.
Kalki (the Future Warrior) is prophesied to appear at the end of the current age to restore righteousness.
These avatars demonstrate Lord Narayana’s commitment to preserving dharma and protecting the universe from chaos.