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Yamunakalyani

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Yamunakalyani
ArohanamS R₂ G₃ P M₂ G₃ P D₂ N₃ D₂ 
Avarohanam N₃ D₂ P M₂ G₃ M₁ R₂ S

Yamunakalyani is the janya raga of Mechakalyani, the 65th Melakarta ragam.[1][2] It brings out Bhakthi, Sringara, Gambheera and Shantha rasas.

Raga Lakshana

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Yamunakalyani / Yaman kalyan / Yaman Kalyani is a Sampoorna Bhashanga Raga.It is said to be borrowed from Hindustani music and is the Carnatic adaptation of the Hindustani raga: Yaman Kalyan. Its arohana-avarohana is as follows:

  • Arohana: S R₂ G₃ P M₂ G₃ P D₂ N₃ D₂ [a]
  • Avarohana:  N₃ D₂ P M₂ G₃ M₁ R₂ S[b]

The swaras are Shadjam, Chathusruthi Rishabham, Antara Gandharam, Panchamam, Prathi Madhyamam, Chathusruthi Dhaivatham, Kakali Nishadam. Shudha Madhyama is seen in avarohana, but it must be used sparingly. Usually the avarohana is sung with a brief instance of M1[3] between G3 and R2.

The jeeva swaras are– R, G, M, D and N.

S, G, P and N forms the Graha swaras. M1 is the anya swara. The characteristic phrases of this raga are NDNR -NRNG – DNRG. PMRGR – GMR SNRS(Ranjaka prayogas).

Another type of this raga, with shadava-shadava scale, according to some sources[1][2] is as follows:

  • Arohana: S R₂ G₃ P M₂ P D₂ [c]
  • Avarohana:  D₂ P M₂ P G₃ R₂ S[d]

Compositions

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Jamboopathe by Muthuswamy Dikshitar, set to Rupaka talam is a famous composition. Some other famous compositions in Yamunakalyani are Krishna Nee Begane by Vyasatirtha, Bhavayami Gopalam by Annamacharya, Pibare Ramarasam by Sadashiva Brahmendra, O Rama Nee Nama by Bhadrachala Ramadasu, Sri Ramachandra Kripalu by Sant Tulsidas, Haridasulu by Tyagaraja and Kadana Vatsava Hari by Vijayadasa in Kannada, Bideno Ninnangri By Prasanna Venkata Dasaru.Also the Bhajan that India presented before the UNGA (Maithreem Bhajatham) in 1966 composed by the Kanchi Periyava and sang by Amma (MS Subbalaxmi) is set to this Ragam at certain parts of the Bhajan.

Film Songs

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Songs in Tamil

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Song Movie Composer Singer
Dheena Karunakarane Thiruneelakantar Papanasam Sivan M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
Sindhanai Sei Maname Ambikapathy G. Ramanathan T. M. Soundararajan
Ennarumai Kadhalikku Vennilaave Ellarum Innattu Mannar T. G. Lingappa
Vennila Vaanil Varum Mannippu S. M. Subbaiah Naidu T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Mannavan Vandhaanadi Thiruvarutchelvar K. V. Mahadevan P. Susheela
Naan Anuppuvadhu Pesum Dheivam T. M. Soundararajan
Kan Pona Pokile Panam Padaithavan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Naan Enna Soliviten Bale Pandiya
Athikkai Kai Kai T. M. Soundararajan, P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela, K. Jamuna Rani
Indha Mandrathil Odi Varum Policekaran Magal P. B. Sreenivas, S. Janaki
Kalaimangai Uruvam Kandu Maganey Kel Sirkazhi Govindarajan, M. L. Vasanthakumari
Mugathil Mugam Paarkalam Thanga Padhumai T. M. Soundararajan, P. Leela
Vetkamaai Irukudhadi Paar Magaley Paar P. Leela, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi
Paar Magale Paar T. M. Soundararajan, M. S. Viswanathan
Maalai Soodum Mananaal Nichaya Thaamboolam P. Susheela
Isaikettal puvi Thavapudhalavan M. S. Viswanathan T. M. Soundararajan
Madhurayil Parantha Poova Thalaiya
Kettadhum Koduppavane Krishna Deiva Magan
Chithirai Maadham Raman Ethanai Ramanadi P. Susheela
Kannan Vandhan Ramu Seerkazhi Govindarajan, T. M. Soundararajan
Azhagenum Ooviyam Oorukku Uzhaippavan K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela
Varuvaan Vadivelan Varuvan Vadivelan Vani Jairam
Then Sindhuthey Ponnukku Thanga Manasu G. K. Venkatesh S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Vellai Pura Onru Puthukavithai Ilaiyaraaja K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
Kannale Kadhal Kavithai Athma
Janani Janani Thaai Mookaambikai Ilaiyaraaja
Nathiyil Aadum Kaadhal Oviyam S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki, Deepan Chakravarthy
Devan Thantha Veenai Unnai Naan Santhithen S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (Solo Ver), (P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki) (Duet Ver)
Oru Vanavil pole Kaatrinile Varum Geetham P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki
Devan Kovil Deepam ondru Naan Paadum Paadal S. N. Surendar, S. Janaki
Aararo Aararo Anand Lata Mangeshkar
Malaiyoram Mayile Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chitra
Siru Koottile Ulla Paandi Nattu Thangam K. S. Chitra, Mano
Naan Embathu Nee Allava Soora Samhaaram Arunmozhi, K. S. Chithra
Odai Kuyil Oru Thalattu Padava
Amma Endruzhakatha Mannan K. J. Yesudas
Kalaivaniye Sindhu Bhairavi
Yamunai Aatrile Thalapathy Mitali Banerjee Bhawmik
Kaatril Varum Geethame Oru Naal Oru Kanavu Ilaiyaraaja, Hariharan, Shreya Ghoshal, Sadhana Sargam, Bhavatharini
Yaar Veetil Roja Idaya Kovil S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Vanthal Mahalakshmi Uyarndha Ullam
Vizhigal Meeno Raagangal Maaruvathillai
Aazh Kadalil Raagam Thedum Pallavi T. Rajendar
Pasamalare Neethibathi Gangai Amaran T. M. Soundararajan, P.Susheela
Om Ganapathiye Ganapathiye Marumagal Chandrabose Vani Jairam & Chorus
Varaga Nadhikaraiyoram Sangamam A. R. Rahman Shankar Mahadevan
Azhagu Nilave Pavithra K. S. Chitra
Enthan Vaanil Kadhal Virus S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha (Humming only)
Kadhal Niagara En Swasa Kaatre Palakkad Sreeram, Harini, Annupamaa
Neethan En Desiya Geetham Paarthale Paravasam P. Balram, K. S. Chitra
Sakthi Kodu Baba Karthik
Methuvagathan Kochadaiiyaan S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sadhana Sargam
Ey Maanburu Mangaiye Guru Srinivas, Sujatha Mohan, A. R. Rahman
Yaarumilla Thaniarangil Kaaviya Thalaivan Swetha Mohan, Srinivas
Kathal Ennum Keerthanam En Aasai Rasathi Dr. Chandilyan S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra
Mudhan Mudhalil Aahaa..! Deva Hariharan, K. S. Chitra
Gokulathu kanna Gokulathil Seethai S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra, Deva
Enthan Uyire Enthan Uyire Unnaruge Naan Irundhal Krishnaraj, K. S. Chitra
Katrin Mozhi Mozhi Vidyasagar Balram, Sujatha Mohan
Pudhu Malar Thottu Poovellam Un Vasam Sriram Parthasarathy
Naan Mozhi Arindhen Kanden Kadhalai Suresh Wadkar
Yen Pennendru Love Today Shiva Mohammed Aslam, Bombay Jayashri
Kaadhal Aasai Anjaan Yuvan Shankar Raja Yuvan Shankar Raja, Sooraj Santhosh
Never let me go Pyaar Prema Kaadhal Suranjan, Shweta Pandit
Kannanai Thedi Marupadiyum Oru Kadhal Srikanth Deva Shreya Ghoshal
Vizhigalin Aruginil Azhagiya Theeye Ramesh Vinayakam
Mun Andhi 7aum Arivu Harris Jayaraj Karthik, Megha
Mellinamae Mellinamae Shahjahan Mani Sharma Harish Raghavendra
Ennena Seidhom Ingu Mayakkam Enna G. V. Prakash Kumar
Yen Aala Paakkaporaen Kayal D. Imman Shreya Ghoshal, Ranjith
Sara Sara Saara Kaathu Vaagai Sooda Vaa Ghibran Chinmayi
Kadhale Kadhale Konjam Koffee Konjam Kaadhal Phani Kalyan Prasanna, Neha Nair

Notes

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

References

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  1. ^ a b Rao, B.Subba (1996). Raganidhi: A Comparative Study Of Hindustani And Karnatak Ragas. Volume Four (Q to Z). Madras: The Music Academy. p. 220.
  2. ^ a b Ragas in Carnatic music by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications
  3. ^ Rao, B.Subba (1996). Raganidhi: A Comparative Study Of Hindustani And Karnatak Ragas. Volume Four (Q to Z). Madras: The Music Academy. p. 219.