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