Malahari

Malahari  is the Janya raga of 15th  Melakartha Raga , Mayamalavagowla. "Sree Gana Natha"(Geetham) by  Purandhara Dasar is composed in Malahari and as per the current syllabus of Carnatic music, students learn this geetham , after completing their basic pattern in Mayamalavagowla. Thus,  Malahari is the second raga, every music students learn. Malahari mainly evokes "Bhakthi" rasa and is melodious, but not much compositions,in light genres, are seen in this Raga.

Famous works in Malahari

* Sree Gananatha               -  Puranthara Dasar

* Kundagowra                     -  Puranthara Dasar

* Panchamathanga muga   - Muthuswami Deekshithar

Malayalam Film songs Based on Malahari

   

         Song                             Music                            Film/Album

* Aksharathin                    T.S Radhakrishnan           Irumudikettu (Devotional)

* Sree Padmanabhante     P.G.Ravindranath            Sidhi Ganapathy (Devotional)

* Kaliyadi Vannu               Raveendran                     Amme Sharanam (Devotional)

Madhyamaavathi

Madhyamaavathi  is the Janya raga of 22nd  Melakartha Raga , Kharaharapriya

This raga was earlier  known as Madhyamaathy. Usually, this Raga is sung as the last raga in a Kachery (Carnatic Music concert)

Famous works in Madhyamavathi

* Kosaleyendra                  -  Swathi Thirunaal

* Dharmasamvardhini      -  Muthuswami Deekshithar

* Ramakadha Sudharasa  - Thyagaraja Swamikal

* Paalimchu Kamakshi     - Shyama shasthrikal

* Karpakame kadaikan      - Papanasham shivan

Malayalam Film songs Based on Madhyamavathi

     

         Song                             Music                       Film/Album

* Mangalam Nerunnu          G.Devarajan        Hrudayam Oru Kshethram

* Harivarasanam                  G.Devarajan        Swami Ayyappan

* Kalpantha kaalatholam     Vidyadharan        Ente Gramam

* Kasthoorimanakkunnallo  M.K Arjunan       Picnic

* Pallitherundo                     Johnson               Mazhavilkavadi

* Vannathipuzhayude          Kaithapram         Kaliyattam

* Ottakambi Naadam          Raveendran         Thenum Vayambum.

Maya Malava Gowla

Mayamalava Gowla is the 15th Melakartha raga. The highlight of  this raga is that , this is the first Raga, every music students learn as per the current syllabus of the learning pattern of  Carnatic Music. It's equivalent in Hindusthani is Bhairav Dhatt.

Famous works in Mayamalava Gowla

* Deva Deava Kalayamithe               - Swathi Thirunaal
* Sree Nathadi Guruguho                 - Muthuswami Deekshithar
* Merusamaana Dheera Varada       - Thyagaraja Swamikal
* Mayatheetha Swaroopini               - Ponnayya Pilla

Malayalam Film songs Based on Mayamalava Gowla

            Song                           Music                      Film/Album

* Manjakkili Swarnakkili         G.Devarajan           Sethubandhanam
* Mulkireedamithenthinu        G.Devarajan           Bharya
* Manjolum Raathri manju     Ilayaraja                Oru Yathramozhi
* Oru Chirikandaal                   Ilayaraja                Ponmudi puzhayorathu
* Pavanarachezhuthunnu        S.Balakrishnan      Vietnam Colony
* Sreemaha Devo nama        T.S Radhakrishnan    Thulaseetheertham(Album)

* Note: It is believed that, when Muthuswami Deekshithar was on meditation in Thiruthani Temple, Lord Sree Murugan  gave him "Darshan" and at that memorable event, he composed "Sree Nathadi Guruguho" and it is believed to be the first composition of Muthuswami Deekshithar.

Maand

Maand   is the Janya raga of 29th   Melakartha Raga , Shankarabharanam
In Hindusthani Music,its equilant raga is also called Maand and it is the Janya of Bilaval dhat.
During alaap, it is always common that , Maand  resembles Vasantha and Hamsavinodini .

Famous works in Maand

* Vaanathin meethe Mayil   - Ramalinga swami
* Baaro Krishnayya              - Vijaya viddala Daasar
* Thillana                              - Lalgudi Jayaraman


Malayalam songs Based on Maand

               Song                                Music                     Film/Album

* Saayanthanam chandrika              Raveendran           Kamaladalam
* Raavereyay Poove                          Vidyasagar             Rock and Roll
* Enthe Kannanu Karuppuniram     Johnson                 Photographer
* Ponnambal Puzhayirambil            Ouseppachan         Harikrishnans
* Indumukhee                                   G Devarajan          Adimakal

Malayamarutham

Malayamaarutham   is the Janya raga of 16th   Melakartha Raga , Chakravaakam. Early morning, is the best time , considered for alaap.
If  Rishabha swara is omitted, then the raga changes to Valachy.


Famous works in Malayamaarutham

* Manasaayatudor thune     - Thyagaraja  swamikal
* Padmanabha paalithe       - Swathi Thirunaal
* Karppaka Manohara         - Papanasham shivan
* Sugandha Pushpabaana   -  Muthayya Bhagavathar

Malayalam  songs Based on Malayamaarutham
       
         Song                          Music                  Film/Album

* Pularkaala sundara            Raveendran    Oru May Masa Pulariyil
* Venalkaadum Poothu        Raveendran     Kalyana Pittennu
* Thumbapoovil Unarnnu    Johnson          Ananthanum Appukuttanum Aanayundu
* Brahmakamalam               Johnson          Savitham
* Valampirishankil                Kaithapram     Kaarunyam
* Ushakiranangal                  G Devarajan   Guruvayur Keshavan

Mohanam

Mohanam   is the Janya raga of 28th   Melakartha Raga , Harikamboji
Mohanam, as the name itself specifies, is a beautiful raga and posses world wide acceptance. There are plenty of compositions, in all genres, based on this Raga and is a favourite Raga of many composers.Its Hindusthani equivalent is Bhoopal

Famous works in Mohanam

* Ninnukori (Varnam)         - Ramanadhapuram Sreenivasa ayyankar
* Paripaahimam                  - Swathi Thirunaal
* Mohanarama                    - Thyagaraja Swamikal
* Kaadambaripriyaaye       -  Muthuswami Deekshithar


Malayalam  songs Based on Mohanam
     
        Film                          Music                       Film/Album

* Mouliyil Mayilpeeli           Raveendran            Nandanam
* Akashaneelima                 Raveendran            Kayyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu
* Arivin Nilave                    Raveendran            Rajashilpi
* Manjal Prasadavum         Ravi Bombay         Nakakshathangal
* Neeraduvaan                    Ravi Bombay         Nakakshathangal  
* Chandanalepa                   Ravi Bombay        Oru vadakkan Veeragadha
* Maalini nadiyil                 G. Devarajan          Shakunthala
* Manjalayil mungi            G. Devarajan          Kalithozhan
* Ezhusundara raathrikal  G. Devarajan           Aswamedham
* Swargaputhree                 G. Devarajan          Nizhalaattam

Lathangi

Lathangi  is the 63rd  Melakartha Raga .If Madhyama swara is changed to "SudhaMadhyamam", the raga changes to Sarasangi. Lathangi is a beautiful raga where elaborated alaap is possible but, not much compositions(in all genres) are seen in this raga.

Famous works in Lathangi

* Kandajoodume             - Thyagaraja Swamikal
* Aparadhamulan           - Pattanam Subramanyaiyyer
* Piravaavaram tharum - Paapanasham Shivan

Malayalam songs Based on Lathangi

         Song                              Music                          Film/Album

* Kamaneeyakeralame            V.Dakshinamurthy     Viyarpinte vila

* Paadha Smaranasukham     Johnson                      Sallapam

Lavangi

Lavangi  is the Janya Raga of Thodi , the 8th  Melakartha Raga . It can also be considered as the Janya of 15th Melakartharaga, Mayamalavagowla. This raga was created by Sri Balamurali Krishna. Only his  composition is available now in Carnatic. But there are other compsitions available in light and semiclassical genres, in this raga.

Famous works in Lavangi

* Omkara roopini         - Balamurali Krishna

Malayalam songs Based on Lavangi

         Song                              Music                          Film/Album

* Arunakirana                   Raveendran                   Kizhakkunarum Pakshi

* Vreelabharithayay          Ravi Bombay                Nakhakshathangal

* Om Namashivaya          T.S Radhakrishnan       Shivaganga(Devotional)
* Omkaram Pookkunna    M.Jayachandran          Mahamaya(Devotional)

Kharahara Priya

Kharahara Priya  is the 22nd  Melakartha Raga . This raga is melodious and evokes "karuna" rasa. Kharaharapriya is a flexible and versatile raga,where elaborated alaap and improvisation is possible. It looks more beautiful when sung in slow or medium tempo.

Famous works in Kharahara Priya

* Pakkala Nilapadi              - Thyagaraja Swamikal
* Moovasai konda              - Muthaiah Bhagavathar

* Sadhatham Thavaka       - Swathi Thirunal

* Senthil aandavan             - Papanasham shivan

Malayalam songs Based on Kharahara Priya

         Song                              Music                          Film/Album

* Samyamakannorudyaname   G.Devarajan                Devi
* Thiruthirumaran                     G.Devarajan                Rathinirvedam

* Utharaswayamvaram             V.Dakshinamurthy     Danger Biscuit

* Ashokapoornima                     V.Dakshinamurthy     Marunattil oru Malayali
* Sandhyakkenthinu                  V.Dakshinamurthy     Maya

* Chandrodayam Kandu           M.K.Arjunan                Sindhu
* Anuvadamillathe akathu        M.K.Arjunan               Puzha

* Dhanumasa penninu              Mohan sithara             Kadhanayakan
* Swarajathi padum                   Mohan sithara            Varaphalam
* Poonthen nermozhi                 M.Jayachandran        Nagaravadhu
* Manjakkiliyude                        Raveendran                 Kanmadham
* Himashyla                               Raveendran                 Mazha

* Pichavecha naal                      Deepak dev                  Puthiya Mukham
* Yamunayil Kharaharapriya   JayaVijaya                    Mayilpeeli(Devotional)

Kamboji

Kamboji  is the Janya Raga of  Harikamboji ,28th  Melakartha Raga . In arohana, Nishadam is absent. Kamboji is usually placed as one of the main Raga, in Carnatic Music concert ("Kachery"). In certain old Music texts, it is named as "Kambodhi" and in Tamil music, the name is "Kamodary". Kamboji is widely used in "Kadhakali" music. Almost all eminent Carnatic composers have composed krithi's in Kamboji.

Famous works in Kamboji

* Ma Janaki                        - Thyagaraja Swamikal
* Sree Subramanyaya        - Muthuswami Deekshithar

* Sarasijanabha(Varnam)  - Swathi Thirunal

* Aadum Daivam                - Papanasham shivan

Malayalam songs Based on Kamboji

         Song                              Music                          Film/Album

* Prananathan enikku           G.Devarajan                Enippadikal
* Vallabhan prana                 G.Devarajan                Karinizhal

* Kayampoo varnante           G.Devarajan                Kenalum Collectarum

* Shakthimayam Shiva         G.Devarajan                Devi Kanyakumary
* Ashtamipoothinkale           V.Dakshinamurthy      Alakal

* Nagendra Haraya               V.Dakshinamurthy     Bhaktha Hanuman

* Swarangal Ninpriya            M.K.Arjunan              Kanyadanam

* Samaja Sancharini              Ravi Bombay              Parinayam
* Parvathee Manohari           Johnson                      Thooval Kottaram
* Premodaranay                    Raveendran                 Kamaladalam
* Varmazhaville                     Raveendran                Mizhi Randilum

Kalyani

Kalyani  is the 65th  Melakartha Raga . Kalyani is the oldest "Prathimadyama" Raga and is also very popular. It's equivalent Raga in Hindusthani is KalyanDhatt . Whether it is Semi classical or light, Kalyani is widely used in all genres of  Compositions.

Famous works in Kalyani

* Nidhichala Sugama       - Thyagaraja Swamikal
* Himadrisuthe                - Shyamashasthrikal

* Pankajalochana             - Swathi Thirunal

Malayalam songs Based on Kalyani

         Song                              Music                          Film/Album

* Swarnachamaram Veeshi  G.Devarajan               Yakshi
* Puzhakal Malakal               G.Devarajan                Nadi

* Polthingalkala                     G.Devarajan                Kumarasambhavam

* Enteswapnathin                  G.Devarajan                Achani

* Maakhamaasam                 G.Devarajan                Ente Ponnu Thampuran
* Ethrachirichalum                V.Dakshinamurthy     Kannur Deluxe

* Shankara Digvijayam          V.Dakshinamurthy     Jagadguru Aadishankaran

* Aanimishathinte                   M.S Viswanathan      Chandrakantham

* Ividamaaneswara                M.S Viswanathan       Babumon

* Swarganandhini                   M.S Viswanathan       Lankadahanam
* Thaliritta kinakkal                M.S.Baburaj               Moodupadam
* Poovarambin Thazhe           Ravi Bombay              Vidyarambam
* Vaishaka Pournamiyo          Ravi Bombay              Parinayam
* Kannadi aadyamayen          Ravi Bombay              Sargam
* Sangeethame                        Ravi Bombay              Ghasal
* Anuraginee etha en              Johnson                      Oru Kudakeezhil
* Poothalam valam                 Johnson                      Kalikkalam
* Paathimay                             Johnson                      Pavam Pavam Rajakumaran
* Anuraginee etha en              Johnson                      Oru Kudakeezhil
* Hariyum Shreeyum              Johnson                      Nettipattam
* Chaithranilavinte                  Johnson                      Oralmathram
* Poovadikalil                           Ilayaraja                     Vyamoham
* Unarumeegaanam                Ilayaraja                     Moonnampakkam
* Mandarapoo                          Ilayaraja                     Vinodayathra

KedaraGowla

KedaraGowla  is the Janya raga of Harikamboji, the  28th  Melakartha Raga . In old Tamil Music, this raga was named as GandharaPanchamam. 

Famous works in KedaraGowla

* Thulasibilva                   - Thyagaraja Swamikal
* Neelakandam               - Muthuswami Deekshithar

* Jalajanabha                  - Swathi Thirunal

Malayalam songs Based on KedaraGowla

         Song                      Music                          Film/Album

* Aandolanam                   Ravi Bombay               Sargam
* Thapaswini unaroo        V.Dakshinamurthy      Neelasari
* Kakkakarumban            Johnson                        Ee Puzhayum Kadannu
* Guruvayur Ekadasi        T.S Radhakrishnan     Agre Pasyami (Devotional)  

Kedaram

Kedaram  is the Janya raga of Shankarabharanam, the  29th  Melakartha Raga . This is a melodious raga which evokes mood of Self-confidence and Joy.

Famous works in Kedaram

* Ramaneepai                  - Thyagaraja Swamikal
* Anandanatana               - Muthuswami Deekshithar

* Samayamithe                - Pattanam subramanyaiyyer

* Paramanandanatana    - Swathi Thirunal

Malayalam songs Based on Kedaram

         Song                      Music                          Film/Album

* Omanee                    M.Jayachandran                   Boyfriend
* Poovidarum              Kaithapram Viswanathan    Thilakkam
* Enoo idayam            Shareth                                 Thalsamayam oru Penkutty

Keeravani

Keeravani  is the  21st  Melakartha Raga . The  "Harmonic Minor Scale" in Western music , is Keeravani. This is melodious raga which evokes rasas, Bhakthi and Affection.In Asampoorna Mela Pattern, Keeravani is named as  "Kiranavali".

Famous works in Keeravani

* Kaligiyunde                              - Thyagaraja Swamikal
* Bhavaye saarasanabham         - Swathy thirunaal

* Nijamukharama                       - Pattanam subramanyaiyyer

* Nee arulpuriyavendum            - Paapanasam shivan

Malayalam songs Based on Keeravani

         Song                      Music              Film/Album

* Poovayvirinju             Ilayaraja                    Adharvam
* Marakkudayal            Ilayaraja                    Adharvam
* Thamara kuruvikku   Ilayaraja                    Achuvinte Amma
* Thevaaram                 Ilayaraja                    Rasathanthram
* Pularikinnam             Ilayaraja                    Friends
* Sangeethamee Nin    G.Devarajan              Meen
* Vellaram Kunnileri    M.Jayachandran       Swapna sanchari
* Kamalambike             Johnson                    Kudumbasametham
* Ninte Mizhiyil             V.Dakshinamurthy  Arakallan Mukkalkallan
* Manikyakallal             Vidyasagar               Varnapakittu

Kannada

Kannada  is the Janya Raga of Shankarabharanam , the 29th  Melakartha Raga . In arohana, "rishabham" and in avarohana "nishadam" is absent. Kannada is such a raga where there is no room for elaborated alaap and niraval. Also Kannada raga was there in prominence even before, the Melakartha pattern was introduced. Kannada is not usually seen in film music compositions.

Famous works in Kannada

* Ninnadanela                 - Thyagaraja Swamikal
* Geethichakra                - Muthuswami Deekshithar

* Naaninnadhyana        - Purandaradasar

Malayalam songs Based on Kannada

* Mookambike               -  K.J Yesudas             Bhakthi Spandanam (Devotional)

Kalyana Vasantham

Kalyana Vasantham  is the Janya Raga of Keerravani , the 21st  Melakartha Raga . Kalyanavasantham is aa Oudavasampoorna  Raga which evokes, "Bhakthi" Rasa.

Famous works in Kalyana Vasantham

* Nadaloludai                  - Thyagaraja Swamikal
* Sree Venkatesham       - Muthuswami Deekshithar

* Japatha Japatha          - Swathi Thirunaal
* Inthudayabaarathe     - Purandaradasar

Malayalam Film songs Based on Kalyana Vasantham

* Devi paadam                         -  Raveendran              Film - Kuttettan

* Enthenaariyatha                   -  Kaithapram              Film - Theerthadanam

* Aakasham Bhumiye              - V.Dakshinamurthy  Film - Baryamaar Sookshikkuka

Kanakaangi

Kanakangi  is the First  Melakartha Raga .In Deekshithithar Pattern, This Raga is known as Kanakambari.
Even though this is a melodious raga, Kanakangi is not seen, widely used, in Film music compositions.


Famous works in Kanakangi

* Sreegananaatham                 - Thyagaraja Swamikal
* Kanakaambari Karunya       - Muthuswami Deekshithar

* Kanakangaka                        - Koteeswara Iyyer
* Dasharatha Bala                   - Pallavi sheshayyar

Malayalam Film songs Based on Kanakangi

* Hey Shinkari                    -  Raveendran                          Film - Pakalpooram
* Kanakangi swara             -  Kanjangad Ramachandran Film - Sreeragam

* Paathirakkuyil                  - M.Jayachandran                  Film - De Ingottu Nokkiye

Kaapi

Kaapi  is the Janya raga of  22nd  Melakartha Raga, Kharaharapriya .  Since this Raga came from Hindusthani Music, it is also known as Hindusthani Kaapi . Kaapi is very widely used in all genres of compositions.

Famous works in Kaapi

* Inthasoukhyamanine     - Thyagaraja Swamikal
* Vihara Maanasa             - Swathi Thirunaal

* Enna Thapam                 - Paapanaasham Shivan
* Mayagopabala                - K.C Keshavapilla

Malayalam  songs Based on Kaapi

         Song                                   Music                                       Film/Album

* Thathaka Thathaka           Raveendran                                  Vdakkumnadhan

* Kandu Kandu                     Mohan Sithara                              Ishtam

* Kuzhaloothum                   Mohan Sithara                              Bhramaram

* Sumangalee nee                G.Devarajan                                  Vivahitha

* Sanyasini nin                     G.Devarajan                                  Rajahamsam

* Varamanjalaadiya             Vidyasagar                                    Pranayavarnangal

* Karimizhikuruviye            Vidyasagar                                    Meeshamadhavan

* Anuragavilochananay       Vidyasagar                                    Neelathamara

* Hridayamuruki nee           M.K Arjunan                                 Karutha Pournami

* Yadukula rathidevan         M.K Arjunan                                Rest House

* Dwarake                             M.K Arjunan                                Hello Darling

* Mounasarovaramaake      Johnson                                        Savitham

* Paalapoove                         Johnson                                        Njan Gandharvan

* Swarnamukile                    Johnson                                        Ithu Njangalude Katha

* Entekalbile                         Alex Paul                                       Classmates

* Ishtamalle                         Alex Paul                                       Chocolate

* Paattil ee Paattil                M.Jayachandran                           Pranayam

* Inname ente                      M.Jayachandran                           Balettan

Kaanada

Kaanada is the Janya raga of  22nd  Melakartha Raga, Kharaharapriya . Kaanada is a Sarvkalika Raga, that evokes "Karuna" rasa. In Arohana, Pachama swara is absent and Rishabham should be plain (without Gamakam). If only  Sudhadaivatham is used, then the raga changes to  Darbari Kanada.

Famous works in Kaanada

*  Sukhiyevvaro                       - Thyagaraja Swamikal
*  Maamava Sadaa                  - Swathi Thirunaal

* Alaipaayuthe Kanna             - Uthukkaadu Venkatasubbayyar

Malayalam  songs Based on Kaanada

* Omanathinkal Kidavo      -  Raveendran              Film - Ithiripoove Chuvannapoove
* Naadaroopini                    -  Raveendran              Film - His Higness Abdulla
* Araattukadavinkal            -  Raveendran              Film - Venkalam

* Shalabham                        - M.G Radhakrishnan Film - Achaneyaanenikkishtam.

* Manimuttahavanipandal  - Vidyasagar                Film - Dreams

Jayanthasree

Jayanthasree is the Janya raga of  20th  Melakartha Raga, Natabhairavi . Jayanthasree is a Sarvkalika Raga, that evokes "Bhakthi" rasa. This Raga came in to prominance through Thyagaraja Swamikal.

Famous works in Jayanthasree

*  Marukelara O Raghava            - Thyagaraja Swamikal
*  Jaya Jaya Madhava                  - Swathi Thirunaal
* Shridhara pahi dayakara           -  Mysore Vasudevacharya

Malayalam  songs Based on Jayanthasree

* Aamukham Kandanaal    - Raveendran     Film - Yuvajanolsavam    
* Kanikonnakal                    - Raveendran     Film - Oru Abhibaashakante Case Dairy      

Janaranjini

Janaranjini is the Janya raga of  29th  Melakartha Raga, Shankarabharanam . Nishada and Gandhara is absent in avarohanam. Not many Film songs are found in this Raga.
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Famous works in Janaranjini

* Paahimam Shree            -Maha Vaidyanatha Iyyer
* Shakthiswaroopini         - Dr Vellore A.R Srinivasan

Malayalam  songs Based on Janaranjini

* Chottanikkarayile                    - T.S Radhakrishnan      Devotional
* Bhavaani Janaranjini              - V.Dakshinamurthy      Devotional      

Jog

Jog is a Hindusthani Raga, belonging to Kafi Dhatt. It is a very popular and versatile , post-sunset Raga, in contemporary music . The Raga now enjoys considerable popularity in light and Semi classical genres. This Raga is widely used in Film Music compositions, in all Indian languages.

Malayalam Film songs Based on Jog

* Pramadavanam Veendum       - Raveendran                Film - His Higness Abdulla
* Vaarmukilee                              - Raveendran                Film - Mazha
* Kadalariyilla                              - Raveendran                Film - Kannur
* Devike Nin                                - Raveendran                Film - April 19
* Parayan Maranna                    - Ramesh Narayanan   Film - Garshom
* Ponmekhame                           - S.P Venkatesh             Film - Sopanam
* Vinnile Gandharva                   - S.P Venkatesh            Film - Rajavinte Makan
* Moham Kondu                         - Johnson                      Film - Shesham Kaazchayil
* Shubhayathra                          - Ouseppachan              Film - Akashadoothu

Raag Jog - Bansuri

Hamsadhwani

Hamsadhwani is the Janya Raaga of Shankarabharanam, the 29th Melakartha Raga. It is beleived that sree Ramaswami Deekshithar, father of Muthuswami Deekshithar, created this Raaga. There are a lot of Carnatic music compositions, in this Raga.This raga is also widely used in Hindusthani Music and is said to be borrowed from Carnatic Music . Usthad Aman Ali Khan brought this raga in to Hindusthani Music.

Famous Works in Hamsadhwani

* Vaathapi Ganapathim  - Muthu Swami Deekshithar

* Raghunayaka                - Thyagaraja Swamikal

* Vinayaka                       - Veena Kuppayyar

* Paahi sreepathe            - Swathi Thirunal

 Malayalam  songs based on this Raga

   

    Song                                Music                           Film/Album

* Sowrayudha padhathil G.Devarajan                 Vellam    

* Ragangale Mohangale    Raveendran                  Tharattu    

* Manathaarilennum             Raveendran                 Kaliyil Alpam Karyam        

* Sree Vinayakam  Raveendran                 Bharatham            

* Uthrada poonilave Vaa       Raveendran                Album Song  

* Sreepadham Vidarnna  Salil Chowdhary          Etho oru swapnam            

* Naadangalay nee varu  Kannur Rajan             Ninnishtam Ennishtam                    

* Ethojanma Kalpanayil  Johnson                       Paalangal

* Ragini Ragaroopini  Johnson                       Kadha Ithuvare

* Aaa Raagam Shareth                        Kshanakkathu

* Maya Manchalil Shareth                         Ottayal Pattalam

* Ponvasantham  Shareth                        Devadasi

* Paaduvaan Marannupoy  Kozhikkodu Yesudas   Anakha

* Paaduvanay Vannu Vidyadharan                Ezhuthappurangal

* Hamsadwani Rasa Mohan Sithara               Varnakaazhchakal     

Harikamboji

Harikamboji  is the 28th  Melakartha Raga . Its equivalent Raga  in Hindustani music is  Khamaj.
If Nishada swara in Harikamoji is changed from "Kaishiki" to "Kakali", then the Raga changes to Shankarabharanam. It is beleived that aalaap of Harikamboji is very much pleased by Lord Sree Krishna.
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Famous works in Harikamboji

* Dinamanivamsha            -Thyagaraja Swamikal
* Ramanannu Brovara      -Thyagaraja Swamikal

* Sarojanabha                  - Swathi Thirunaal
* Paamalaikkinayundo      - Paapanasham Shivan

Malayalam Film songs Based on Harikamboji

* Kanna Kanna Muralika             - G.Devarajan               Film -Veerabhadran
* Sandhyamayangum neram     - G.Devarajan               Film -Sthrathil oru Raathri

* OOnjaala oonjala                     - V.Dakshinamurthy     Film - Veendum Prabhatham
* Kalipaattamay                          - Raveendran               Film - Kalipaattam
* Kaarmukil Varnante Chundil    - Raveendran               Film - Nandanam
* Kannanaamunni                      - M.S.Viswanathan       Film - Kuttavum Shikshayum
* Kadalinakkare Ponore             - Salil Chowdhary         Film - Chemmeen
* Iniyum Kothiyode                     - M.Jayachandran        Film - Bharya onnu Makkal Moonnu

Hindolam

Hindolam  is the Janya Raga of Natabhairavi , the 20th  Melakartha Raga . Its equivalent Raga  in Hindustani music is  Maalkauns. Hindolam is a soft and melodious raga and there are plenty of compositions available in light as well as semiclasisical genres..If Nishada swara in Hidolam is changed from "Kaishiki" to "Kakali", then the Raga changes to Chandrakauns.
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Famous works in Hindolam

* Saamajavara Gamana        - Thyagaraja Swamikal
* Manasuloni                          - Thyagaraja Swamikal

* Govardhana Gireesham      - Muthuswami Deekshithar

* Padhmanabha Paahi           - Swathi Thirunaal
* Devadevam Bhaje                - Annamaacharyar

Malayalam Film songs Based on Hindolam

         Song                        Music                      Film/Album

* Venchandralekha            G.Devarajan              Chukku
* Prabhatha sheeveli          G.Devarajan              Sthrathil oru Raathri

* Kavyapusthakamallo       V.Dakshinamurthy     Aswathi
* Sowgandhikangal            M.K Arjunan             Mahabali
* Chandana Manivaathil   Raveendran               Marikkunnilla Njan
* Maayam Chollum           Raveendran               Pakalpooram
* Sudhamanthram             Shareth                      Devadasi
* Indraneelimayolum        Ravi Bombay            Vyshali
* Theduvathethoru             Ravi Bombay            Vyshali

Hemavathi

Hemavathi  is the 58th Melakartha Raga . It is also known as "Hymavathy". This Raga is not widely seen  in light music compositions.
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Famous works in Hemavathi

* Sree Kanthimathim         -Muthuswami Deekshithar

* Madhurambikayam        - Muthuswami Deekshithar

* Chidambara naadha       - Paapanaasham shivan
* Manthrini mathanga       - Muthayya Bhagavathar
* Sivantha Paadathai        - Muthuthandavar
* Paalimpave Nannu        - Veena Kuppayyar

Malayalam Film songs Based on Hemavathi

* Sulalitha Padavinyasam    - G.Devarajan       Film -Chora Chuvanna Chora
* Madhuchashakam             - G.Devarajan       Film -Devi Kanyakumari

* Rathri Shishira                   - M.K Arjunan       Film - Lovely

Hamsanandi

Hamsanandi is the Janya raga of  Gamanashrama , the 53rd Melakartha Raga . Its equivalent raga in Hindusthani music is Sohni.
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Famous works in Hamsanandi

* Paahijagajanani            -Swathi thirunaal.

* Needu mahima            - Muthayya Bhagavathar

* Paavana guru Pavana - Lalitha Daasar

Malayalam Film songs Based on Hamsanandi

* Vennakkal Kottara           - Raveendran             Film -Ammakkilikoodu
* Anandanarthana              - M.S.Viswanathan    Film -Veeralipattu
* Pandathe Kalithozhan     - M.Jayachandran      Film -Orkkuka vallappozhum

* Shivam kari sadaa          - Shyam                     Film -Sandhyakkenthinu Sindooram
* Bhaminee                        - M.K Arjunan            Film - Aadyathe Kadha
* Jwalamukhikal                 - Ravi Bombay           Film - Padheyam
* Daivamevide                   - M.S Baburaj             Film - Midumidukki

Hamsanadham

Hamsanadham is the Janya raga of  Dharmavathi , the 59th Melakartha Raga. This Raga gained its glory mainly through Thyagaraja Swamikal. Not many compositions are available in this Raga.
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Famous works in Hamsanadham

* Bandreethi kolu       - Thyagaraja Swamikal

* Dashashatha dala    - G.N Balasubramanyam

Malayalam Film songs Based on Hamsanadham

* Alolam Chanjadum              - Raveendran              Film -Aduthaduthu
* Minnaram manathu              - Ilayaraja                   Film -Guru
* Olichirunne                          - M.Jayachandran       Film -Janakan

* Aalola neela Vilochanangal  - V.Dakshinamurthy     Film - Veendum Prabhatham
* Enthamme chundathu          - M.G Radhakrishnan  Film - Kulam

Gowrimanohari

Gowrimanohari is the 23rd Melakartha Raga. Its equivalent in Hindusthani Music is Patdeep. In the "Asampoorna" pattern, Gowrimanohari is termed as Gowrivelavali.

Famous works in Gowrimanohari

* Gurulekha Yadu       - Thyagaraja Swamikal

* Parashakthi eswari  - Muthuswami Deekshithar

* Saarasasama          - Swathi Thirunaal

Malayalam Film songs Based on Gowrimanohari

* Thoo Badi Masha            - Raveendran           Film -His Higness Abdulla
* Veenapaadum eenam     - Kannur Rajan        Film -Vardhyakka Puranam
* Marannuvo Poomakale   - M.Jayachandran    Film -Chakkaramuthu
* Raakkuyil Padee            -  Ouseppachan        Film -Kasthurimaan

* Swarnameeninte            -  K.J. Joy                 Film -Sarpam
* Thirike Njan                   -  Bijibal                      Film -Arabikkadha
* Gowri manohari            -  L.Vydyanathan        Film -Venalkinavukal
* Rithubangikal aadum     - V.Dakshinamurthy    Ayyappa Ganangal(Devotional)
* Kaananasreelekha        - T.S Radhakrishnan   Thulasitheertham    (Devotional)

Dwijavanthi

Dwijavanthi is the Janya Raga of 28th Melakartha Rgaga, Harikamboji. It's  Hindusthani equivalent is Jay Jay Vanthi. This Raga gained its glory mainly by Muthuswami Deekshithar.
Dwijavanthi is a "Chayalaka Ragam" because  it resembles other Ragas ( Kamboji, Darbar, Yadukula Kamboji)

Famous works in Dwijavanthi

* Akhilandeswari                 - Muthuswami deekshithar
* Chethasree Baklakrishna   - Muthuswami deekshithar
* Ambike Un Paadame        - Neelakanda Shivan
* Tharunee Njan (Padham)  - Swathi Thirunaal

Malayalam  songs Based on Dwijavanthi

* Ennini Darshanam   - V.Dakshinamurthy      Film -Abala
* Maaril Charthiya     - M.B Sreenivasan        Film -Oru Kochu Swapnam
* Virahini Radhe        - Vidyasagar                 Film - Mr Butler
* Oruneramenkilum   -  T.S. Radhakrishnan     Thulasitheertham       (Devotional)
* Harinarayana          -  Jaya Vijaya                 Achutham Keshavam (Devotional)

Darbari Kanada

Darbari Kanada isa very famous Hindusthani  Raga ,Janya of Asaveri Dhat       
 ( Natabhairavi in Carnatic )
It is believed that Miyan Tansen brought this raga in to Hindusthani Music and he was very proficient in this Raga.  Darbari Kanada is a melodious and beautiful raga, and for that reason , there are plenty of Film songs , in all Indian languages,  in this Raga. But not many Carnatic compositions are available.

Famous works in Darbari Kanada

* Raadhika Krishna Radhika - Jayadevar

Malayalam Film songs Based on Darbari Kanada

* Ayiram Padasarangal         - G.Devarajan        Film -Nadi
* Elanjipoomanam                - G.Devarajan        Film -Ayalkkari
* Edayaraga Ramana            - Raveendran         Film -Uncle Bun
* Azhake nin                        - Raveendran          Film -Amaram

* Manassin manichimizhilil     - Raveendran         Film -Arayannangalude veedu
* Priyanu mathram                - M.Jayachandran  Film -Robin hood
* Dukhame ninakku              - M.K Arjunan      Film -Pushpanjali
* Ella Dukhavum                  - M.K Arjunan       Film -Lovely
* Shivadam Shivanaamam     - Mohan Sithara    Film - Mazhavillu
* Alaapanam                         - Elayaraja            Film - Ente Suryaputhrikku
* Thoomanjin                        - Johnson              Film - Samooham

Dharmavathi

Dharmavathi is the 59th Melakartha Raga . It's equivalent in Hindusthani music is Madhuvanthi.

Famous works in Dharmavathi

* Parandaamavathi Jayathi   - Muthuswami Deekshithar
* Ododi vandhen                 - Ambujam Krishna


Malayalam Film songs Based on Dharmavathi

* Varachandra Lekha          - S.P Venkatesh           Film -Kilukil Pambaram
* Arapavan Ponnukondu     - Alex Paul                   Film -Vasthavam
* Swagatham Othumee       - Ouseppachan             Film -January oru Orma

Devagandhari

Devagandhari is the janya raga of 29th Melakartha Raga , Shankarabharanam. There are several peculiarities in the alaap of this Raga and so , it is better to learn this Raga, from a knowledgeable Guru itself.
Devagandhari is not widely used in Light Music Compositions.

Famous works in Devagandhari

* Ksheerasagara Shayana         - Thyagaraja Swamikal
* Sree Meenambikaya              - Muthuswami Deekshithar
* Rama rama Pahi                    - Swathi Thirunal


Malayalam Film songs Based on Devagandhari

* Priyamaanasa Neevaa       - V.Dakshinamurthy     Film - Chilamboli
* Madhura Meenakshy        - V.Dakshinamurthy     Film - Yowanam
* Harichandana                    - M.G Radhakrishnan  Film - Kannezhuthi Pottuthottu

* Sree Mahadevan               - K.Raghavan              Film - Nirmalyam

Desh

Desh is a Hindusthani Raga, Janya of Khamaj Dhatt. The equivalent Raga for Khamaj Dhatt, in Carnatic Music , is Harikamboji. This Raga is mainly used in Bhajans, Thillana, Semi classical compositions etc.Our Patriotic song "Vande Maatharam" is in this Raga.


Famous works in Desh

* Nandanandana         - Lalitha Dasar
* Rama naamame       - Paapanaasham Shivan
* Thillana                     - Lalgudi Jayaraman


Malayalam Film songs Based on Desh
            
  Song                                       Music                   Film/Album
* Shankupushpam                     G.Devarajan                Shakunthala
* Orupushpam maathramen    M.S Baburaj                 Pareeksha
* Neelakurinjikal                        Raveendran                 Neelakadambu.

* Naadha neevarum                  M.G Radhakrishnan    Chamaram
* Ente Innum Vanneela            Vidyasagar                    Gramaphone

Raag - Desh on Bansuri by Rakesh Chourasia

Chala Naatta

Chala Naatta  is the 36th Melakartha  Raga . The Janyaraga of this Raga, " Naatta" is famous and widely accepted than Chala Natta. Not many Compositions are there in this Raga.


Famous works in Chala Naatta

* Rajadi Raja          - Baluswami Deekshithar
* Ethayya gathi       - Kodeeswara ayyer


Malayalam Film songs Based on Chala Naatta

* Palkadaliluyarum         - Alex Paul         Film - Romeo
* Rithumathiyay             - Raveendran      Film - Mazhanilaavu

Charukeshi

Charukeshi  is the 26th Melakartha  Raga . This raga was one of the favourites of Thyagaraja Swamikal, and gained poularity through him.


Famous works in Charukeshi

* Adamodi galada         - Thyagaraja Swamikal
* Kripaya paalaya         - Swathi thirunaal
* Matha Parasakthi       - Subramanya Bharathy.        


Malayalam Film songs Based on Charukeshi

* Pularithoomanju             - G.Devarajan           Film - Ulsavapittennu
* Kattadichu kodum         - G.Devarajan           Film - Thulabharam
* Harinarayana                 - G.Devarajan           Film - Swami Ayyappan
* Govardhanagiri              - V.Dakshinamurthy  Film - Marunattil oru Malayali

* Kadhayonnu kettu         - V.Dakshinamurthy  Film - Cochin Express
* Chanchalitha                  - M.S Viswanathan   Film - DharmakshethraKurukshethra
* Chandrakkala maanathu  - M.K Arjunan        Film - Picnic
* Akale akale neelakasham - M.S.Baburaj        Film - Midumidukki
* Ghanashyama mohana     - Raveendran          Film - Kizhakkunarum Pakshi
* Krishnakripa sagaram     - Ravi Bombay        Film - Sargam

Chakravaakam

Chakravaakam  is the 16th Melakartha  Raga . Earlier, this raga was known as Vegavaahini. When music students step in to Keerthanam section in their syllabus, Chakravaakam is their first Raga, usually.


Famous works in Chakravaakam

* Gajaananayutham     - Muthuswami deekshithar
* Sarojanaabha           - Swathi thirunaal
* Arivudayor              - Gopala krishna Bharathy.          


Malayalam Film songs Based on Chakravaakam

* Adwaitham janicha             - G.Devarajan           Film - Line bus
* Kanninum Kannadikkum    - G.Devarajan           Film - Achanum Baappayum
* Ente kaiyil poothiri              - V.Dakshinamurthy  Film - Sammanam

* Rama rama rama                - V.Dakshinamurthy  Film - Bhaktha Hanuman
* Kunnathoru kaavundu        - K.Raghavan            Film -Asuravithu
* Swargamenna Kaananthil   - M.S Viswanathan   Film - Chandrakaantham
* Paarthassarathim                -  Johnson                 Film - Kudumbasametham
* Kaananazhakulla               - M.K Arjunan          Film - Oozham
* Aayiram kaatham              - M.K Arjunan          Film - Harshabaashpam

Bhageshree

Bhageshree  is a Hindusthani Raga , This Raga was very widely accepted in Carnatic music and thus became a family member of Carnatic Ragas.It is the Janya Raga of Kafidhat - Kaharahara priya.
Its Vadi swar is Madhyamam and Samvadhi swar is Shadjam.
Bhageshree is a melodious Raga, more used in Padham, shlokam, Bhajans etc.


Famous works in Bhageshree

* Bhajanam cheyvin Krishnapaadham   - Kuttamath Krishna kurup
* Saagara shayana                              - M.D Ramanathan
* Naanenumaaditheno                        - Puranthara dasar  


Malayalam Film songs Based on Bhageshree

* Chembakathaikal pootha     - M.K Arjunan       Film - Kaathirunna nimisham
* Chandanam manakkunna    - Vidhyadharan       Film - Achuvettante Veedu
* Ajnatha sakhee                 - L.P.R Varma          Film - Ollathu mathi

* Ashtapadiyile naayike       - M.S Viswanathan   Film -Jeevikkan Marannupoya sthree
* Premayamuna                  - M.G Radhakrishnan  Film -Pooram

Begada

Begada  is the Janya raga of 29th  Melakartha Raga , Shankarabharanam.
 Pattanam subramanya Iyyer, famous Carnatic vocalist and composer, has a nick name "Begada Subramanya Iyyer" because once he sang this raga for a long time , with full dedication, revealing the charm and beauty of Begada.

Famous works in Begada

* Karunakara Madhava        - Swathy Thirunaal
* Anudinamu                        - Ramanadhapuram Srinivasa iyyer
* Vallabha Nayakasya         - Muthu swami deekshithar


Malayalam Film songs Based on Begada

* Ambalaparambile         - G.Devarajan       Film - Ningalenne Communistakki
* Kalayude devi              - Dakshinamurthy  Film - Udayam
* Mayangipoyi                - M.Jayachandran  Film -Nottam

* Maanathu ninnoru         - M.K. Arjunan      Film - Anweshanam

Amruthavarshini

Amruthavarshini   is the Janya raga of 66th  Melakartha Raga , Chithrambari
This raga is considered as the Raga of Rain.It is believed that Muthuswami Deekshithar sung this Raga and made rain come,in Ettayapuram, Tamil Nadu.
Not  many  compositions are available  in this Raga.

Famous works in Amruthavarshini

* Sudhamaye sudhanidhi       - Muthayya Bhagavathar
* Saraseeruvinayane              - Thyagaraja swamikal
* Anandamruthakarshini       - Muthu swami deekshithar


Malayalam Film songs Based on Amruthavarshini

* Orudalam Mathram       - M.G Radhakrishnan   Film - Jaalakam
* Aashadam paadumbol    - Raveendran                 Film - Mazha
* Manam pnmaanam       - Raveendran                 Film - Edavelakku shesham

* Maarivillinte Pandal       - M.S Viswanathan        Film - Vaadakaveedu

Aabhogi

Aabhogi   is the Janya raga of 22nd  Melakartha Raga , Kharahara Priya
If Kaishiki nishadam is added, then this raga turns  Sree ranjini.
Not many Light music compositions are there  in this Raga.

Famous works in Aabhogi

* Evvaribhodana (Varnam)   - Pattanam Subramanya iyyer
* Nannu brova                     - Thyagaraja swamikal
* Sreelakshmi varaaham       - Muthu swami deekshithar


Malayalam Film songs Based on Aabhogi

* Aalila manjalil                     - Raveendran      Film - Surya gayathri
* Iniyum paribhavam aruthee - Kaithapram      Film - Kaikudanna nilavu
* Vasantha devatha              -  A T Ummer     Film - Adhikaaram

Aarabhi

Aarabhi  is the Janya raga of 29th  Melakartha Raga , Shankarabharanam
Aarabhi is one of the Khana Panchaka Raaga. If not sung carefully, keeping in mind the swaras, it may resemble Shyama / Devagandhari

Famous works in Aarabhi

* Ravevomaguva (Swarajathy)  - Shobanaadri
* Mariveregathi                           - Shyama shasthrikal
* Himachala thanayu                  - Shyama shasthrikal


Malayalam Film songs Based on Aarabhi
 
           Song                       Music                   Film/Album

* Arattinaanakal              Dakshinamoorthy    Sasthram jayichu Manushyan thottu
* Vaalkannezhuthiya          S.P Venkatesh       Paithrukam
* Chethy mandaram          G.Devarajan          Adimakal
* Shabarimalayil Thanga   G.Devarajan          Swami Ayyappan
* Aattunottundayorunni    Kaithapram           Shantham
* Kannathali muttathe       Kaithapram           Agnisaakshy

Aanandabhairavi

Anandabhairavi  is the Janya raga of 20th  Melakartha Raga , Natabhairavi.
During alaap, Anthara gaandharam and Kaakali Nishadam  usually comes as "anya swara" . By this, the charm of this Raga increases ( With the absence of these swaras also, Anandabhairavi Looks beautiful)

Famous works in Anandabhairavi

* Ravevomaguva (Swarajathy)  - Shobanaadri
* Mariveregathi                         - Shyama shasthrikal
* Himachala thanayu                  - Shyama shasthrikal


Malayalam Film songs Based on Anandabhairavi

      Song                          Music                    Film/Album

* Arattinaanakal             Dakshinamoorthy   Sasthram jayichu Manushyan thottu
* Vaalkannezhuthiya         S.P Venkatesh      Paithrukam
* Chethy mandaram         G.Devarajan        Adimakal
* Shabarimalayil Thanga  G.Devarajan         Swami Ayyappan
* Aattunottundayorunni   Kaithapram          Shantham
* Kannathali muttathe      Kaithapram         Agnisaakshy

Aabheri

Aabheri  is the Janya raga of 22nd  Melakartha Raga , Kharaharapriya
Its equivalent Raga in Hindusthani is Beemplas.
Famous works in Aabheri

* Ninuvina marigalada         - Shyama shasthrikal
* Veenabheri                      - Muthuswami Deekshithar
* Nakumo mu ganale          - Thyagaraja Swamikal
* Bajare re Manasa            - Mysore Vasudevacharya

Malayalam Film songs Based on Aabheri

* Hrudaya sarassile        -  Dakshinamoorthy    Film -  Paaduunna puzha
* Hrudaya vaniyile           -  Raveendran             Film -  Kottayam kunjachan
* Maanee                        -  Raveendran             Film - Ayal Kadhayezhuthukayanu
* Pathu veluppinu            -  Raveendran            Film  - Venkalam
* Maanasanilayil              -  Noushad                 Film -  Dwani        
* Swargagaayike             -  G.Devarajan         Film -  Mooladhanam
* Kannodu Kannoram     - Ramesh Narayanan  Film - Veeraputhran
* Attumanal Payayil         - Rathesh Vega          Film - Run Baby Run