Sankarabharanam (raga)

Dhīraśankarābharaṇaṃ, commonly known as Śankarābharaṇaṃ, is a rāga in Carnatic music. It is the 29th Melakarta rāga in the 72 Melakarta rāga system of Carnatic music. Since this raga has many Gamakās (ornamentations), it is glorified as "Sarva Gamaka Māṇika Rakti Rāgaṃ".

Shankaraabharanam
Mela29th, Dheera Shankaraabharanam
ChakraBāṇa
ArohanamS R₂ G₃ M₁ P D₂ N₃ 
Avarohanam N₃ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S
SynonymDheera Shankaraabharanam
Equivalent

By scale wise, the Śankarābharaṇaṃ scale corresponds to Bilaval in the Hindustani music system. The Western equivalent is the major scale, or the Ionian mode.[1][2] Hence this rāga is one of the most popular scales across the world, known with different names in different musical styles.

Its nature is mellifluous and smooth. This rāga offers a large scope for compositions. It is ideal for a melodious, but still laid back majestic presentation.

Structure and Lakshana

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Śaṃkarābharaṇaṃ scale with shadjam at C

It is the 5th rāga in the 5th Chakra Bāṇa. The mnemonic name is Bāṇa-Ma. The mnemonic phrase is sa ri ga ma pa da ni sa[1] Its ārohaṇa-avarohaṇa structure is as follows (see swaras in Carnatic music for details on below notation and terms):

The notes in this scale are shadjam, chatushruti rishabham, antara gandharam, shuddha madhyamam, paṅchamam, chatushruti dhaivatam and Kakali Nishadam. As it is a Melakarta rāga, by definition it is a Sampurṇa rāga (has all seven notes in ascending and descending scale). It is the Shuddha Madhyamam equivalent of 65th Melakarta rāga Kaḷyāṇi.

Janya Rāgas

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Due to the even spacing of svarās, many janya rāgas can be derived from Śaņkarābharaṇaṃ. It is one of the melakarta rāgas that has high number of Janya rāgas (derived scales) associated with it.

Many of the Janya rāgas are very popular on their own, lending themselves to elaboration, interpretation and evoking different moods. Some of them are Arabhi, Atana, Bilahari, Devagaandhaari, Jana Ranjani, Hamsadhvani, Kadanakutuhalam, Niroshta, Shuddha Sāveri, Pahādi, Purnachandrika, Janaranjani, Kedaram, Kurinji, Navroj, Sarasvati-manohari, Naagadhvani etc.

See List of Janya rāgas for full list of rāgas associated with Śaṃkarābharaṇaṃ.

Compositions

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Śankarābharaṇaṃ has been decorated with compositions by almost all composers. A few of the compositions are listed here.

Muthuswami Dikshitar also has a list of 22 "Nottu Svara" compositions, based on Western Major Scale notes to his credit.

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This section covers the theoretical and scientific aspect of this rāga.

Śaṃkarābharaṇaṃ's notes when shifted using Graha bhedam, yields 5 other major Melakarta rāgas, namely, Kalyāṇi, Hanumatodi, Natabhairavi, Kharaharapriya and Harikambhoji. Graha bhedam is the step taken in keeping the relative note frequencies same, while shifting the shadjam to the next note in the rāga. Refer table below for illustration of this concept.

Rāga Mela # C D E F G A B C D E F G A B C
Śaṃkarābharaṇaṃ 29 S R2 G3 M1 P D2 N3 S' R2' G3' M1' P' D2' N3' S' '
Kharaharapriya 22 S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 S'
Hanumatodi 08 S R1 G2 M1 P D1 N2 S'
Kaḷyāṇi 65 S R2 G3 M2 P D2 N3 S'
Harikambhoji 28 S R2 G3 M1 P D2 N2 S'
Natabhairavi 20 S R2 G2 M1 P D1 N2 S'
Not a Melakarta -- S R1 G2 M1 M2 D1 N2 S'
Shankarābharanam 29 S R2 G3 M1 P D2 N3 S'

Notes on above table

C as the base for Śaṃkarābharaṇaṃ is chosen for above illustration only for convenience, as Carnatic music does not enforce strict frequency/note structure. The shadjam (S) is fixed by the artist as per the vocal range or the instrument's base frequency. All the other svarams are relative to this shadjam, falling into a geometric progression-like frequency pattern.

The 7th Graha bhedam of Śaṃkarābharaṇaṃ has both madhyamams (Ma) and no panchamam (Pa) and hence will not be considered a valid melakarta (rāga having all 7 swarams and only 1 of each). This is only a classification issue with respect to melakarta scales, while this structure could be theoretically used well to create good music.

Interesting features

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The swaras are regularly spaced in these ragas. Hence these six ragas give very good melody, scope for elaboration, experimentation and exploration of phrases. In practice, Natabhairavi is not elaborated extensively much. Harikambhoji is taken up for elaboration, but not as much as the rest of the 4 ragas, namely, Śaṃkarābharaṇaṃ, Todi, Kaḷyāṇi and Kharaharapriya. One of these 4 rāgas is sung as the main rāga in a concert quite often.

As can be seen in the illustration, these rāgas can be played using just the white keys of a piano/ organ/ keyboard (rāga in simplified fashion).

Film Songs: Tamil

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Song Movie Composer Singer
Chandrodhayam Idhile Kannagi S. V. Venkatraman P. U. Chinnappa
Madi Meethu Annai Illam K V Mahadevan T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Konji Konji Pesi Kaithi Kannayiram P. Susheela
Manam Padaithen Kandhan Karunai
Aththaan En Aththaan Paava Mannippu Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Kaadhellenum Vadivam Kanden Bhagyalakshmi
Kaana Vandha Kaatchiyenna
Enna Enna Vaarththaigalo Vennira Aadai
Ore Raagam Ore Thaalam Manapanthal
Kaatru Vandhal Kathiruntha Kangal P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela
Kanpadume Pirar Kanpadume P. B. Sreenivas
Paadadha Paatellam Veerathirumagan
Maadi Mele Maadikati Kadhalikka Neramillai
Enna Paarvai K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela
Kaadhalika Neramillai Sirkazhi Govindarajan
Roja Malare Raajakumari Veerathirumagan P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela
Poga Poga Theriyum Server Sundaram
Andru Vandhadhum Periya Idathu Penn T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Naan Maanthoppil Enga Veettu Pillai
Aandavan Padachan Nichaya Thaamboolam T. M. Soundararajan
Adho Andha Paravai Pola Aayirathil Oruvan
Naan Kavignanum Ilai Padithal Mattum Podhuma
Moondrezhuthil En Moochu Dheiva Thaai
Kadhal Embadhu Paadha Kaanikkai P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari, J. P. Chandrababu
Epo Vechikalam Bandha Pasam J. P. Chandrababu
Enna Paravai Sirakadithu Karthigai Deepam R. Sudarsanam T. M. Soundararajan(ver 1), P. Susheela(ver 2)
Pudhu Naadagathil Ooty Varai Uravu M. S. Viswanathan T. M. Soundararajan
Kettavarellam Paadalam Thangai
Anubhavi Raja Anubhavi Anubavi Raja Anubavi P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari
Maanendru Pennukoru P. Susheela
Naan Paadum Paatile Bhavani
Love Birds Anbe Vaa
Maharaja Oru Maharaani Iru Malargal T. M. Soundararajan, Shoba Chandrasekhar
Enni Irundhadhu
(Ragam Neelambari Touches)
Andha 7 Naatkal Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam
Vidiya Vidiya Solli Pokkiri Raja S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Dil Dil Dil Manadhil Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu
Aadungal Paadungal Guru Ilaiyaraaja S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Pudhucheri Katcheri Singaravelan
Thene Thenpaandi Udaya Geetham
Nilaave Vaa Mouna Ragam
Yerikkarai Poongaatre Nee Pora Vazhi Thooral Ninnu Pochchu K. J. Yesudas
Thaalattudhe Vaanam Kadal Meengal P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki
Pudhu Maapilaiku Apoorva Sagodharargal S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja
Aalapol Vellapol Ejamaan S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Paarthathenna Paarvai Naangal
Indha Minminiku Sigappu Rojakkal Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Chellapillai Saravanan Penjenmam K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela
Kuyiley Kuyiley Pulan Visaranai K. J. Yesudas, Uma Ramanan
Yele Ilankiliye & Singara Cheemaiyile Ninaivu Chinnam P. Susheela(ver 1), Ilayaraja(ver 2)
Dhoori Dhoori Thendral Sudum S. Janaki, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Bhavatharini, P. Susheela(Pathos)
Malaiyaala Karaiyoram Rajadhi Raja Mano
Germaniyin Senthen Malare Ullasa Paravaigal S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Anjali Anjali Anjali Anjali Sathya, Karthik Raja, Yuvan Shankar Raja,

Bhavatharini, Venkat Prabhu, Premji Amaran, Parthi Bhaskar, Hari Bhaskar, Vaishnavi

Kanmani Anbodu Kadhalan Gunaa Kamal Haasan, S. Janaki
Kuzhaloodhum Kannanukku Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu K. S. Chithra
Dillu Baru Jaane Kalaignan Mano, K. S. Chithra
Nila Kaayum Neeram Chembaruthi Mano, S. Janaki
Pattu Poove
April Mayilae Idhayam Ilaiyaraaja, Deepan Chakravarthy, S.N.Surendar
Naan Erikarai Chinna Thayee K. J. Yesudas, Swarnalatha, Ilaiyaraaja(Pathos)
O Baby Kadhalukku Mariyadhai Vijay,Bhavatharini
O Vennila Kadhal Desam A. R. Rahman Unni Krishnan
Kandukondain Kandukondain(Ragam Nalinakanthi Touches also) Kandukondain Kandukondain Hariharan, Mahalakshmi Iyer
Netru illatha matram Pudhiya Mugam Sujatha Mohan
Aalala Kanda (charanam in Charukesi, Mazhai thuli in hariKambhoji) Sangamam Hariharan, M. S. Vishwanathan
Ini Achcham Achcham Illai Indira Sujatha Mohan, Anuradha Sriram, G. V. Prakash, Shweta Mohan, Esther
Thoda Thoda Malarndhadhenna S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Kangalil Enne Uzhavan
Pennalla Pennalla S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Moongilile Paatisaikum Kaatralaiyai Raagam Thedum Pallavi T. Rajendar
Mazhaiyum Neeye Azhagan Maragadha Mani
Sa Sa Sa Sani thapa niveathaa Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
Naadodi Paattu Paada Harichandra Agosh
Poovukellam Siragu Uyirodu Uyiraga Vidyasagar Srinivas, KK, Harini
Shenbaga Poovai Paasamalargal V. S. Narasimhan S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha Mohan
Nalam Nalamariya Aval Kadhal Kottai Deva S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Anuradha Sriram
Vetri Nichayam Annaamalai S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Pulveli Pulveli Aasai K. S. Chithra, Unni Krishnan(Humming only)
Raasithaan Kairaasithaan En Aasai Machan S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Enna Kathai Solla Annanagar Mudhal Theru Chandrabose
Oru Kadhal Devadhai Idhaya Thamarai Shankar–Ganesh
Vanampadi Padum Neram Ellame En Thangachi
Oh Nenje Darling, Darling, Darling S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Charan,Pallavi, Vasanth
Sollathae Sollamale Bobby Hariharan, K. S. Chithra
Irupathu Kodi Nilavugal Thulladha Manamum Thullum S. A. Rajkumar Hariharan
Unnodu Vaazhadha Amarkalam Bharadwaj K. S. Chithra
Pineaple Kannathodu Samudhiram Sabesh–Murali Shankar Mahadevan, Sujatha Mohan
Aval Ulaghazhagi Lesa Lesa Harris Jayaraj Karthik
Poove Vai Pesum Pothu 12B Mahalakshmi Iyer, Harish Raghavendra
Enna Ithu Enna Ithu Nala Damayanthi Ramesh Vinayakam Ramesh Vinayakam, Chinmayi
Mazhai Varum Arikuri Veppam Joshua Sridhar Suzanne D'Mello,Naresh Iyer
Sara Sara Saara Kaathu Vaagai Sooda Vaa Ghibran Chinmayi
Naan Nee Madras Santhosh Narayanan Shakthisree Gopalan, Dhee
Rakita Rakita Rakita Jagame Thanthiram Dhanush, Santhosh Narayanan

Janya 1: Ragam Pahadi/Pahari

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Ascending: S R2 G3 P D2 P D2 S’

Descending:N3 D2 P G3 M1 G3 R2 S N3 D2 P D2 S

Film Songs: Tamil

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Song Movie Composer Singer
Nee Sollavidil Kuravanji T. R. Pappa C. S. Jayaraman
Kodi Kodi Inbam Aadavantha Deivam K. V. Mahadevan T. R. Mahalingam, P. Susheela, P. Leela
Unnai Arinthaal Vettaikkaran T. M. Soundararajan
Katti Thangam Vetti Thayai Katha Thanayan
Neela Chelai Katti Konda Thiruvilaiyadal P. Susheela
Aththai Magane Paadha Kaanikkai Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Kannuku Kulam Yedu Karnan
Thannilavu Theniraikka Padithal Mattum Podhuma
Pakkathu Veettu Paruva Machaan Karpagam
Vaa Endrathu Kathiruntha Kangal
Ponnai Virumbum Aalayamani T. M. Soundararajan
Yaar Yaar Aval Pasamalar P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela
Naadu Athai Naadu Nadodi T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Manam Ennum Medai Mele Vallavanukku Vallavan Vedha
Naan Malarodu Thaniyaga Iru Vallavargal
Innum Parthukondirunthal Vallavan Oruvan
Ponmeni Thazhuvamal(Reused tune) Yaar Nee? P. Susheela
Ippadiyor Thalattu Avargal M. S. Viswanathan S. Janaki
Vizhiye Kathai Ezhudhu Urimaikural K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela
Thenaatrankaraiyinile Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa L. R. Eswari
Bharathi Kannamma Ninaithale Inikkum S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Ore Jeevan Neeya? Shankar–Ganesh
Pullankuzhal Mozhi Tamil Oorum Uravum
Ore Naal Unnai Naan Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu Ilaiyaraaja
Vaan Megangale Puthiya Vaarpugal Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Pani Vizhum Poo Nilave Thaipongal Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja
Alli Thantha Bhoomi Nandu Malaysia Vasudevan
Vizhiyil En Vizhiyil Ram Lakshman S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Oru Iniya Manathu Johnny Sujatha Mohan
Azhagae Azhagu Raja Paarvai K. J. Yesudas
Magizham Poove Unnai Parthu Puthiya Adimaigal K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela
Ramanin Mohanam Netrikkan K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
Engey Enn Jeevane Uyarndha Ullam
Chinna Chinna Sol Eduthu Rajakumaran
Seer Kondu Vaa Naan Paadum Paadal S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Mounamana Neram Salangai Oli
Salaiyoram Payanangal Mudivathillai
Nilavondru Kanden Kairasikkaran
Vaa Vennila Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu
Vaigai Nathioram Rickshaw Mama
Mutham Pothaathey Enakkul Oruvan
Nadu Samathile Thirumathi Palanisamy
Kuthalakuyile Kuthalakuyile Malaysia Vasudevan, Minmini
Ennodu Paattu Paadungal Udaya Geetham S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Poguthae Poguthae Kadalora Kavithaigal
Yedhedho Ennam Valarthen Punnagai Mannan K. S. Chithra
Ninaitthathu Yaro Paattukku Oru Thalaivan Mano, Jikki
Indha Maan Unthan Sontha Maan Karakattakkaran Ilaiyaraaja, K. S. Chithra
Vechalum Vekkama Ponnalum Michael Madana Kama Rajan Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Dhoori Dhoori Manathil Oru Dhoori Innisai Mazhai S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Shoba Chandrasekhar
Kezhukkaale Sevathu Nattupura Pattu Arunmozhi, Devie Neithiyar
Poovarasan Poove Kadavul Arunmozhi, Sujatha Mohan
Poo Poothadu Mumbai Xpress Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, Shaan
Pungatru Un Peru Solla Vettri Vizhaa S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Marugo Marugo
Adi Vaanmathi Siva
Ennatthil Yedho Kallukkul Eeram S. Janaki
Raasave Unna Nambi Muthal Mariyathai
Paadava Un Paadalai Naan Paadum Paadal
Thanner Kudam Sakkarai Devan
Alli Alli Veesuthama Atha Maga Rathiname Gangai Amaran
Galeer Galeer Endre Devathai(1979) Shyam
Yedho Nadakkirathu Manithan Chandrabose K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra
Neela Kuyilgal Rendu Viduthalai S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chandrabose and chorus
Manasula Enna Nenache Periya Idathu Pillai K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela
Mela Mela Nadanthu Urimai Geetham Manoj–Gyan S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,Vidhya
Thulli Thulli Pogum Penne Velicham K. J. Yesudas
Kangala Minnala Endrendrum Kadhal S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
O Thendrale S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Megam Andha Megam Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum V. S. Narasimhan
Maiyil Thogai Ragasiya Police Laxmikant–Pyarelal
Innum Konjam Maryan A. R. Rahman Vijay Prakash, Swetha Mohan
Chitthirai Nilavu Vandicholai Chinraasu P. Jayachandran, Minmini
Hosanna Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa Vijay Prakash, Suzanne, Blaaze
Moongil Thottam Kadal Abhay Jodhpurkar, Harini
Enakke Enakka Jeans P. Unnikrishnan, Pallavi
Muzhumathi Avalathu Jodhaa Akbar Srinivas
Unakaga

(Ragam Bihag touches also)

Bigil Sreekanth Hariharan, Madhura Dhara Talluri
Adhikaalai Naan Paadum Boopalamea Pudhu Padagan S.Thanu S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Kathivaithu Kangal Irandum Mannavaru Chinnavaru Geethapriyan Sukhwinder Singh,Ranjani
Un Per Solla Minsara Kanna Deva Hariharan, Sujatha Mohan
Thoongu Moonchi Surieyan S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Oh Laali Adimai Changili Gopal Sharma, Swarnalatha
Oru Pen Pura Annaamalai K. J. Yesudas
Aasai Aasaiyai Aanandham S. A. Rajkumar
Poonthendrale Nee Padivaa Manasukkul Mathappu P. Jayachandran,Sunandha(ver 1)

K. S. Chithra(ver 2)

Oru Pouranami Raja Hariharan, Mahalakshmi Iyer
Maankutty Maankutty Priyamaana Thozhi Hariharan, Sujatha Mohan
Chinna Chinna Kannadi Pookal Srinivas, Chinmayi
Nadodi Mannargale Vaaname Ellai Maragadha Mani K. S. Chithra & Chorus
Pachchai Thee Neeyada Baahubali: The Beginning Karthik, Damini Bhatla
Enge Andha Vennila Varushamellam Vasantham Sirpy Unni Menon
Putham Puthu Oorukku Chinna Madam
Kannil Aadum Roja Captain Swarnalatha, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Puthu Roja Puthiruchu Gokulam Mano, Swarnalatha
Azhagooril Poothvale Thirumalai Vidyasagar S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha Mohan
Hitler Penne Poi Tippu, Sujatha Mohan
Eera Nila Aravindhan Yuvan Shankar Raja S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,'Mahanadhi' Shobana
Oh Mane Mane Maane Rishi Hariharan(ver 1), Sujatha Mohan(ver 2
Oru Malayoram Avan Ivan Vijay Yesudas, Priyanka,Srinisha Jayaseelan, Nithyashree
Thendrale Pesum Thendrale Chandralekha(1994) M.S.Geethan K. S. Chithra, Mano
Azhagu Katteri Goripalayam Sabesh–Murali Surjith, Vijitha
May Madham Shahjahan Mani Sharma Devan, Sujatha Mohan
Aiythaaney Aiythaaney Mudhal Idam D. Imman D. Imman, Chinmayi

Janya 2: Ragam Maand

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Ascending: S G3 M1 D2 N3 S

Descending:S N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S

Carnatic Compositions

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  • Maand Thillana by Lalgudi Jayaraman
  • Paindhaane Hanuman by Arunachala Kavi
  • Ramanai Bhajithaal by Papanasam Sivan
  • Aadugindraan Kannan by Suddhanandha Bharathi
  • Muralidhara Gopala by Periyasamy Thooran popularised by ML Vasanthakumari
  • Aarumo Aaval by Kannan Iyengar, another song popularised by MLV
  • Neeraja Dhala Nayana by Sambasiva Iyer popularised by Maharajapuram Santhanam
  • Vaanathin Meedhu Mayilaada by Ramalinga Adigal popularised by MS Subbulakshmi

Film Songs: Tamil

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Song Movie Composer Singer
Ulaginile Avvaiyar (film) M. D. Parthasarathy,P. S. Anandaraman & Mayavaram Venu K. B. Sundarambal
Maasila Nilave

(Ragamalika:Maand, mix of Natabhairavi and Shanmukhapriya, Punnagavarali)

Ambikapathy G. Ramanathan T. M. Soundararajan, P. Bhanumathi
Ulavum Thendral Manthiri Kumari Thiruchi Loganathan, Jikki
Aaduvome Pallu Paaduvome Naam Iruvar R. Sudarsanam D. K. Pattammal
Aayiram Kan Podhadhu Paavai Vilakku K. V. Mahadevan C. S. Jayaraman
Oru Naal Podhuma Thiruvilaiyadal M. Balamuralikrishna
Kumari Pennin Enga Veettu Pillai Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Nenjam Marappathillai Nenjam Marappathillai P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela
Azhage Vaa Aandavan Kattalai P. Susheela
Aayiram Penmai Malaratume Vaazhkai Padagu
Poothirunthu Kathirunthen Valli Deivanai N. S. Thyagarajan
Aayiram Pookkal Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum V. S. Narasimhan
Kadhal Enbathu Naalai Namadhe M. S. Viswanathan K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela
Naan Endral Adhu Avalum Suryagandhi S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, J. Jayalalithaa
Nadanai Kandeanadi

(Ragam kathanakuthuhalam touches in charanam)

Rajaraja Cholan Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan P. Susheela,B. Radha
Theril Vandhal Devathai Mookkuthi Meengal Shankar–Ganesh P. Jayachandran,Kalyani Menon
Raasaave Unna Naan Ennithan Thanikattu Raja Ilayaraja S. P. Sailaja
Kungumam Thaane Oru Pennukku Raja Enga Raja
Vanna Chindhu Koyil Kaalai Mano, S. Janaki
Adichen Kadhal Parisu Ponmana Selvan Mano, K. S. Chitra
Machan Un Machini Raman Abdullah Malgudi Subha
Vaanaththil Irunthu

(Ragamalika:Mohanam,Maand)

Vellaiya Thevan Arunmozhi, Uma Ramanan
Sinagarama Nalla

(in charanam)

Periya Marudhu Uma Ramanan
Aalappol Velappol

(Ragam Shankarabharanam touches also)

Ejamaan S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra
Anjali Anjali Duet A. R. Rahman
Maanooththu Manthaiyile(Nadhaswaram Portion) Kizhakku Cheemayile S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sasirekha
Sowkiyama Kannae Sangamam Nithyashree Mahadevan
Swasame Swasame

(Ragamalika:Kedar/Hamirkalyani,Maand)

Thenali S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sadhana Sargam
Khwaja Endhan Khwaja Jodhaa Akbar A. R. Rahman
Aye Mr.Minor! Kaaviya Thalaivan Shashaa Tirupati, Haricharan
Maya Maya Sarvam Thaala Mayam Chinmayi
Maayava Thooyava Iravin Nizhal Shreya Ghoshal
O Meghame Chinna Chinna Aasaigal Chandrabose K. J. Yesudas, Lalitha sagari
Manaivi Vantha Neram Manaivi Vantha Neram(1990) K. J. Yesudas,Vani Jairam
Sathi Malli Poocharame Azhagan Maragadha Mani S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Marakamudiyavillai Jaathi Malli S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra
Paithiyamaanene Kadal Pookkal Deva Harini, P. Unnikrishnan
Putham Pudhu Malargal Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga K. S. Chitra
Thambi Konjam Nilluppa Rasigan Deva
Poo Virinjachu Mugavaree P. Unnikrishnan,Anuradha Sriram
Kaddu Thirande Kidakinrathu Vasool Raja MBBS Bharadwaj Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam
Narayana Narayana Ramanujan Ramesh Vinayakam Vani Jayaram, Karthik Suresh
Yaaroodum Sollakkathai Chinmayi, Ramesh Vinayakam
Un Kannanguzhiyil Thittam Irandu Satish Raghunathan Karthika Vaidyanathan
Konji Konji(Female portion only) The Legend (2022) Harris Jayaraj KK, Shreya Ghoshal

Janya 3: Ragam Begada

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Ascending: S G3 R2 G3 M1 P D2 P S

Descending: S N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2

Carnatic Compositions

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Film Songs: Tamil

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Song Movie Composer Singer
Nijama Idhu Nijama Haridas Papanasam Sivan M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar

Notes

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  1. ^ Alternate notations:
    • Hindustani: S R G M P D N 
    • Western: C D E F G A B C
  2. ^ Alternate notations:
    • Hindustani:  N D P M G R S
    • Western: C B A G F E D C

References

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  1. ^ a b Ragas in Carnatic music by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications
  2. ^ Raganidhi by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras