Panthuvarali

Panthuvarali  is the 51st  Melakartha Raga. This is a very famous raga and is also known as "Kamavardhini". In Asampoorna pattern, this raga is known as Kashiramakriya and its Hindusthani equivalent is Poorvidhatt. Elaborated alaap is possible in Panthuvarali and is a much accepted "Prathimadhyama" Raga.

Famous works in Panthuvarali

* Saarasaksha                        - Swathi Thirunal

 * Ramanadham bhajeham   - Muthuswami Deekshithar
 * Ninnunera Nammi            - Thyagaraja Swamikal

Malayalam  songs Based on Panthuvarali

   

         Song                             Music                            Film/Album

* Sa Sa Ri Ri                           Raveendran                   Prashnam Gurutharam
* Vilichathare                         Raveendran                   Vilichu Vilikettu

* Thulasee malayitha            Raveendran                   Akashakottayile sulthan

* Sreekovil Chumarukal       G Devarajan                   Kenalum Collectarum
* Naadam Maninadam         S.P Venkatesh                Naadodi
* Ponnushassinte                  Ousepachan                   January oru Orma
* Chayam Poya                     Ousepachan                   Acharyan
* Kumkumapoovithalil         M.G sreekumar             Njanum ente Familiyum
* Vijanasurabhi                     Rahul raj                        Bachelor Party

Nalinakanthi

Nalinakanthi  is the janya of Sarasangi, 27th  Melakartha Raga. This is a very melodious and romantic raga.,having "vakra sancharam" in Arohanam. It is always common that, during alaap,Nalinakanthi slightly resembles raag Kedaram. And in Hindusthani music, raag Thilak Kamod, have resemblance with Nalinakanthi. But Thilak Kamod cannot be taken as a Hindusthani equivalant for Nalinakanthi.

Famous works in Nalinakanthi

* Palaya sada                    - Swathi Thirunal

 * Nee Padamegathi           - G.N Balasubramaniam.
 * Manavyalakim Chara     - Thyagaraja Swamikal

Malayalam  songs Based on Nalinakanthi

   

         Song                             Music                            Film/Album

* Chittattin kavil                   M.Jayachandran             Nivedyam
* Nadodipattinte                  M.Jayachandran             Sarkar Dada

* Ennum ninne                     Ouseppachan                 Aniyathipravu

* Ghanashyama                   M.G Radhakrishnan       Lalitha Ganam (Akashavani)

Nattakurinji

Nattakurinji  is the janya of Harikamboji, 28th  Melakartha Raga. This raga evokes Karuna and Bhakthi rasa and the best suitable time for singing is evening time. It's equivalent in  Hindusthani music is also called Nattakurinji. But the  main difference here is that, in Hindusthani music raga has vakra sanchara in arohana alone whereas in the carnatic music vakra sancharas occur in both.

Famous works in Nattakurinji

* Mamavasada Varade        - Swathi Thirunal

 * Chsalamela (Varnam)      - Rangaswami Nattuvanar
 * Kuvalaya Dala                  - Thyagaraja Swamikal

Malayalam  songs Based on Nattakurinji

   

         Song                             Music                            Film/Album

* Udayam Valkannezhuthi    Ousepachan                   Njangal Santhushtaranu
* Mayyanikanne Urangu       Balabhaskar                   Moksham

* Thiranurayum                     M.G Radhakrishnan      Anandabadram

* Namaha Namaha               T.S Radhakrishnan        Thulasitheertham (Devotional)
* Anuragalekhanam              M.G Radhakrishnan      LalithaGanam(Akashavani)

Neelambari

Neelambari  is the janya of Shankarabharanam, 29th  Melakartha Raga. "Gamakam" induced in Madhyama swara is a paculiarity of this raga and the same makes it beautiful. Neelambari is a very old raga and is mentioned in many old texts of music, including "Sangeetha Makarandam". Neelambari is a melodious raga and evokes a soothing effect. This raga is considered as the best suitable raga for Lullabies. "Omana Thingal Kidavo" , is a very famous lullaby in this raga, by Irayimman Thambi.

Famous works in Neelambari

* Kaanthanodu chennu melle    - Swathi Thirunal

 * Uyyala logavayya                    - Thyagaraja Swamikal
 * Thyagarajam Bhajeham          - Muthuswami Deekshithar

 * Brovavamma                           - Shyamashasthrikal

Malayalam  songs Based on Neelambari

   

         Song                             Music                            Film/Album

* Harsha bashpam thooki    V.Dakshinamurthy               Muthassi
* Kalyani Kalavani               G.Devarajan                         Anubhavangal Palichakal

* Hamsaganamalapikkum   G.Devarajan                        Iniyethra Sandhyakal

* Kilukil Pamparam              S.P Venkatesh                      Kilukkam

* Thankamanassu                 Mohan sithara                    Rappakal

* Alolam Poove                     M.Jayachandran                 Perumazhakkalam
* Kanmaniye Aariraro    Johnson              Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam

Natabhairavi

Natabhairavi  is the 20th  Melakartha Raga. In "Asampoorna" pattern,this raga is known as Naarireethigowla

Asaveri Dhatt, in Hindusthani music, is equivalent to this raga. Natabhairavi is not an easy raga and to perform this raga, thorough knowledge is required. Not many compositions are there, available in this raga.

Famous works in Natabhairavi

* Sree Vallideva senapathe    - Paapanasham Shivan

 * Neepaadamulanu               - Muthayya Bhagavathar  
 * Nalina Nayani                     - Balamuralikrishna

Malayalam  songs Based on Natabhairavi

   

         Song                             Music                            Film/Album

* Sangeethame Amara          Ravi Bombay                       Sargam
* Oridathu Jananam            G.Devarajan                         Aswamedham

* Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil    G.Devarajan                        Kalachakram

* Bhoomiye snehicha            G.Devarajan                        Nee Ethra Dhanya

* Ramayanakatte                  Raveendran                         Abhimanyu

* Snehagayike                       M.K Arjunan                        Pravaham

Narthaki

Narthaki is the Janya raga of 28th  Melakartha Raga , Harikamboji. If Rishaba swara is changed to "Sudha", and Nishada swara is changed to"Kakali",the raga changes to Malayamarutham and Sudhakalyani, respectively. This Raga is not so famous and not such fruitful compositions are available, in this Raga.

Malayalam  songs Based on Narthaki

   

         Song                             Music                            Film/Album

* Alliyambal Poovukale       G.Devarajan                        Kalyanarathriyil
* Ponnil Kulicha Rathri       G.Devarajan                        Sindooracheppu
* Nalacharithathile              G.Devarajan                        Ponnapuram Kotta

Naatta

Naatta  is the Janya raga of 36th  Melakartha Raga , Chalanaatta. Naatta mainly evokes "Veera" Rasa and it is usually sung in the beginning phase of a "kachery". Natta is the first of "Khanapanchama" Ragas. There are a lot of  Lord Ganesha devotional krithis , in this Raga.

Famous works in Naatta

* Jagadaanandha kaaraka         - Thyagaraja Swamikal

 * Swaminatha Paripalaya          - Muthuswami Deekshithar        
 * Maha Ganapathim                   - Muthuswami Deekshithar

 * Sarasijanabha (Varnam)         - Noorani Parameshwara Bhagavathar

Malayalam  songs Based on Naatta

   

         Song                             Music                            Film/Album

* Ponpularoli                       Raveendran                  Ithiripoove Chuvannapoove
* Gopangane                       Raveendran                  Bharatham

* Manassil Midhuna           Raveendran                  Nandanam

* Ee Sandhyayum               Raveendran                  Poomarathanalil

* Theeram thedum             Ousepachan                 Vandanam

* Sreerama Naamam         Johnson                        Naarayam

* Kanaka Manimaya          Mohan Sithara              Ulsavamelam

Mukhari

Mukhari  is the Janya raga of 20th  Melakartha Raga , Natabhairavi. Mukhari is a raga, which evokes "Karuna Rasa" and there are compositions in Mukhari ,evoking pathos.The best time considered for singing is afternoon.

Famous works in Mukhari

* Enthaninne                                 - Thyagaraja Swamikal

 * Pahi pankaja nayana                  - Swathi Thirunal        
 * Pahimam Rathnachalanayaka    - Muthuswami Deekshithar

Malayalam  songs Based on Mukhari

   

         Song                             Music                            Film/Album

* Pachapanamthathe       M.Jayachandran                 Nottam
* Maappunalkoo               M.G Radhakrishnan           Devasuram

* Bhamane Sathya           K.V Mahadevan                  Sapthapathy
* Vettakkorumakan         Kaithapram                         Deshadanam
* Ayyappabikshuvay        T.S Radhakrishnan             Karpoorazhi (Devotional)