Poorvikalyani

Poorvikalyani is the janya raga of Gamanashrama, the 53rd  Melakartha Raga. According to Subbarama Deekshithar, Poorvikalyani is a "raganga" and "desiya" Raga, but actually, Govindacharya named this raga as Poorvikalyani. This raga is also known as Poorvakalyani and Poorikalyani.

Famous works in Poorvikalyani

* Paripoornakaama       - Thyagaraja Swamikal

 * Ninnuvinagamari        - Shyamashasthrikal
*  Ekklattilum unnai       - Thiruvarur Ramaswamy Pillai.

Malayalam  songs Based on Poorvikalyani

   

         Song                             Music                            Film/Album

* Padmatheerthame Unaru   G.Devarajan                       Gayathri
* Devi Kanyakumari              G.Devarajan                       Devi Kanyakumari
* Puzhayil Mungi                   M.B Sreenivasan                Ulkkadal
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Pushpalathika

Pushpalathika is the janya raga of Kharaharapriya, the 22nd  Melakartha Raga. If Dhaivatham is omitted in Kharaharapriya, then the raga changes to Pushpalathika. The old name of this raga is Kalindi. Elaborated alaap is not possible here.Even though a melodious raga, not much compositions are seen in this raga.

Famous works in Pushpalathika

* Bhavaye gopabalam    - Swathi thirunaal

 * Ekanayana                  - Thirupathy Narayanaswami

Malayalam  songs Based on Pushpalathika

   

         Song                             Music                            Film/Album

* Kalabham tharam            Raveendran                       Vadakkumnadhan
* Paalabhishekam              Jayavijaya                          Devotional Song.
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Punnagavarali

Punnagavarali is the janya raga of Hanumathodi, the 8th  Melakartha Raga. This raga was born out of a traditional tune used by snake charmers. There is wide belief that, if this raga is sung around the dusk or late night, may invite the attraction of snake to the place. Spiritually speaking, snake represent one's "Kundalini Shakthi" and if Punnagavarali is listened carefully with full dedication and in a meditation stage, stirs the listner's  Kundalini.

Famous works in Punnagavarali

* Kanakashaila              - Shyama shasthrikal

 * Kamalambikaya        - Muthuswami Deekshithar
 * Natajana Kalpavalli   - Uthukkadu Venkatasubayyar

Malayalam  songs Based on Punnagavarali

   

         Song                             Music                            Film/Album

* Manikkuyile                    M. Jayachandran                Valkannadi
* Palkkadalil                      M. Jayachandran                Gourishankaram
* Sundarano                      M. Jayachandran                Kanakasimhasanam
* Thekkumkooradiyathi   G. Devarajan                       Ashwametham
* Paapam marichittal       T.S Radhakrishnan              Devotional Song.

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