Revathy

Revathy is the janya raga of Rathnangi ,2nd  Melakartha Raga. Revathy mainly evokes "Karuna" rasa and is widely used in chanting Vedas.  Madhyamaavathy Raga has scale similarities with Revathy (Chathusruthy rishabham in place of Suddha rishabham) . Its equivalent in Hindusthani  is "Bairagi Bhairav". The stand-alone oscillations at the Nishada add dramatic value and colour to this Raga . The steep fall from the Madhyama to the Rishabha too adds to the poignancy. Revathy is not an ancient Raga and is often called a new aged one. And not many Krithis are there in this Raga. Revathy is widely used in Devotional/Film music.

Famous works in Revathy

* Mahadeva shivashambo        - Thanjaore shankara Iyyer

 * Nanati Bhathuku                    - Annamacharya
*  Bho shambo                            - Swamy Dayananda saraswathy
* Thillana                                     - Lalgudi Jayaraman

Malayalam  songs Based on Revathy

   

         Song                                            Music                                   Film/Album

* Chnadra Kiranathin                          M.K Arjunan                       Mizhineerpoovukal
* Makara sankrama sooryodayam     Raveendran                         Thaarattu
* Kudajadriyil                                      Raveendran                           Neelakadambu
* Sree lathikakal                                  Raveendran                           SukhamoDevi
* Murahara muralee                            S.P Venkatesh                      Kilukil Pamparam

Reethigowla

Reethigowla is the janya raga of Gharaharapriya, the 22nd  Melakartha Raga. Reethigowla is a melodious raga and mainly evokes "Karuna" rasa. In Deekshithar pattern, this raga is sometimes stated as "Naari - Reethigowlai". This is a "vakra sampoorna" raga. This raga is widely used in classical as well as  light music compositions.

Famous works in Reethigowla

* Paripaalayamaam       - Swathithirunaal

 * Vanajaksha (Varnam) - Veena kuppayyar
*  Nannuvitachi              - Thyagaraja Swamikal

Malayalam  songs Based on Reethigowla

   

         Song                             Music                                   Film/Album

* Onnamraagam paadi      Perumbavoor G Ravindranath       Thoovanathumbikal
* Hrudayasarovaramunarnnu  K.J Yesudas                               Mounaraagam
* Kandunjaan                           Raveendran                                Abhimanyu
* Narayaneeyamaam              M.Jayachandran                         Valkannadi
* Pranathosmi Guruvayur      Shareth                                        Sindoorarekha
* Thaam Tharikida                  Manu Ramesh                            Gulumaal

Pahaadi

Pahaadi is a Hindusthani Raga, belonging to the Bilawal Dhaatt. Pahaadi is a very famous and widely accepted raga and is said to be originated from Kashmiri Folk.. It evokes Pathos, but Peace and Power also can be combined to this Raga. There are many Film music compositions available in this raga, in all Indian Languages. This raga is much suitable for Bhajans, Ghazals and Thumris.

Malayalam  songs Based on Pahaadi

   

         Song                                     Music                            Film/Album

* Chanjalaakshi                             G.Devarajan                       Paalattu Kunjikannan
* Kodanaadan Malayile                G.Devarajan                        Vellam
* Poonthenaruvee                         G.Devarajan                        Oru Penninte Katha

* Mayamayooram                        Johnson                               Vadakkunokkiyanthram

* Chandanacholayil                      Johnson                               Sallapam

* Puthumazhayay vannu             BernyIgnatius                     Akashaganga

* Vasantah Panchaminaalil         M.S Baburaj                        Baargavi Nilayam

* Orukochu swapnathin               M.S Baburaj                        Tharavattamma

* Surumayezhuthiya Mizhikale   M.S Baburaj                        Khadeeja

* Swapnangal kannezhuthiya      Ilayaraja                             Bhagyadevatha
* Pahaadi Paadu                           M.Jayachandran                Chakkaramuthu

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