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