Describe the characteristics of time and pitch in the Kriti “Sarasiriruha” (8:25-14:45 in CD 2:3)

What will be an ideal response?

—Time
• Mr. Rao joins in on the mridangam playing rhythmic patterns in the adi tala cycle which complement the rhythms of the melody being played on the veena and add density/complexity to the music.
— Pitch
• improvisatory melody in Natai raga continues with drone; melody "explores" the "Sarasiruha" kriti (song) with varied repetitions of the song's phrases frequently occurring.