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Megh Malhar

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Megh Malhar
ThaatKafi
SeasonRainy season
ArohanaS R P m P n (d) N S
AvarohanaS' n P m R g~ m R S
Pakad'n 'P R g~ m R S
VadiSa
SamavadiPa

Megh Malhar is a Hindustani classical raga. The name derives from the Sanskrit word Megh, meaning cloud. Legends say that this raga has the power to bring out rains in the area where it is sung. Megh Malhar is similar to raga Megh with a tint of Malhar in it.

According to Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj, Megh Malhar is a seasonal raag and is sung as invitation to rains.[1]

Theory

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Arohana & Avarohana

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Arohana: S R P m P n (d) N S

Avarohana: S' n P m R g~ m R S

Vadi & Samavadi

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In this raga vadi is Sa and samavadi is P

Pakad

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'n 'P R g~ m R S

Organization & Relationships

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Related ragas: Ragas of Malhar family, namely Megh, Miyan ki Malhar, Gaud Malhar, Ramdasi Malhar, Dhuliya Malhar, etc. as well as Madhmad Sarang
Madhyamavati rāga in Carnatic music can be considered as equivalent to it.

Thaat: Kafi.

Behavior

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Samay (Time)

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Late night.

Seasonality

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Raga Megh Malhar is commonly associated with the monsoon season.

Historical Information

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Legend

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There is legend stating that Tansen's physical agony after singing Raga Deepak (Poorvi Thaat) was pacified by listening to Raga Megh Malhar rendered by two sisters, Tana and Riri.

Film Songs

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Language:Tamil

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Song Film Composer Singer
Arbutha Leelaigalai Sivagami K. V. Mahadevan M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
Engiruntho Vanthan Padikkadha Medhai Seerkazhi Govindarajan
Thirumal Perumaikku

(Ragamalika)

Thirumal Perumai T. M. Soundararajan
Malarodu Vilaiyaadum Deiva Balam Aswathama P. B. Srinivas, S. Janaki
Muthukkalo Kangal Nenjirukkum Varai M.S.Viswanathan T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Pachaikili Muthucharam Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
Velale Vizhigal Ennai Pol Oruvan
Sandhanathil Nala Vaasam Praptham
Kana Kaanum Agni Sakshi S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Saritha
Aagaya Gangai Dharma Yuddham Illayaraja Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Anandham Then Sindhum Mann Vasanai
Nila Kayuthu

(Sri Ragam traces too)

Sakalakala Vallavan
Adi Penney Mullum Malarum Jency Anthony
Dhagam Edukira Neram Enakkaga Kaathiru Uma Ramanan
En Kalyana Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren Vani Jairam
Solaikuyile Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu S. P. Sailaja
Eeramana Rojave Ilamai Kaalangal K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki(little girl's voice)
Thazham Poovae Vaasam Kai Kodukkum Kai S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Sevvanthi pookalil Mella Pesungal Deepan Chakravarthy, Uma Ramanan
Kuyile Kuyile Aan Paavam Malaysia Vasudevan, K.S. Chitra
Nee Pogum Pathayil Gramatthu Minnal Malaysia Vasudevan
Ejamaan Kaladi Ejamaan
Azhagaana Mancha Pura Ellame En Rasathan Mano, S. Janaki
Nee Thane Enthan Ninaivellam Nithya S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Kavithai Paadu Thendrale Ennai Thodu
Thanga Nilavukkul Rickshaw Mama
Ponmeni Uruguthey Moondram Pirai S. Janaki
Adi Aadivarum Pallaakku I Love India
Kadhal Vennila Lakshmi Vandhachu Ravindran
Siraiyinil Veenai Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye Devendran
Pon Vaniley Koocham Gangai Amaran K. J. Yesudas
Tholvi Nilayenna Oomai Vizhigal Manoj–Gyan P. B. Srinivas, Aabavanan
Jalakku Jalakku Endrendrum Kadhal Sujatha Mohan, S. N. Surendar
Thom Karuvil Irundom Star A. R. Rahman Shankar Mahadevan
Columbus Jeans A. R. Rahman
Thaiyya Thaiyya Uyire Sukhwinder Singh, Malgudi Subha, Palakkad Sriram
Alangatti Mazhai Thenali Kamal Haasan, Srinivas, Sujatha Mohan, Baby Silono Rath & Baby Sharanya Srinivas
Vaan Varuvaan Kaatru Veliyidai Shashaa Tirupati
Thumbi Thullal

(Abheri traces also)

Cobra Nakul Abhyankar, Shreya Ghoshal
Anandham Anandham Murai Maman Vidyasagar P. Unni Krishnan, Sujatha Mohan, Manorama
Aiyyarettu Majaa Shankar Mahadevan, Anuradha Sriram
Edhedho Karpanai Vaai Kozhuppu Chandrabose TL Thyagarajan, Lalitha Sagari
Vizhamale Irukka Mudiyuma Student Number 1 M. M. Keeravaani S. P. B. Charan, K.S. Chitra
Aadiyile Sedhi En Aasai Machan Deva K.S. Chitra
Mamarakkuyile Maamarakuyile En Aasai Rasave S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha
Uthu Uthu Paakathinga Veeram Vilanja Mannu P. Unnikrishnan, Swarnalatha
Athipazham Sivappa Raja Pandi S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Paathi Nila Kamarasu S. A. Rajkumar
Va Va Vanam Ingu Thooramillai Minor Mappillai Isaivanan
Dhavanipotta Deepavali Sandakozhi Yuvan Shankar Raja Vijay Yesudas, Shreya Ghoshal
Thaaliyae Thevaiyillai Thaamirabharani Hariharan, Bhavatharini
Kaatrukku Kaatrukku Thulluvadho Ilamai Harish Raghavendra, Harini, Febi Mani,Sunder Rajan
Dheivangal Ellam Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga Vijay Yesudas
Anbae Anbae Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal Harris Jayaraj Harish Raghavendra, Harini
Ivan Yaaro Minnale P. Unni Krishnan, Harini
Nenjangootil Dishyum Vijay Antony Jayadev, Rajalakshmi
Chembaruthi Poo Vinnukum Mannukum Sirpy Arunmozhi, K.S. Chitra
Chinna Chinna Idangalai Chinna Madam Mano, Sujatha Mohan
Paathi Kadhal Modhi Vilayadu Colonial Cousins Bombay Jayashree, Sunitha Sarathy
Kannum Kannum Sundhara Travels Bharani Krishnaraj

References

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  1. ^ "Indian classical music: Different kinds of ragas". The Times of India. Times Group. 29 September 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2021.

Further reading

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  • Conway, Neil & Briner, Rob B. Indian Culture: A Critical Understanding of Theory and Research. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, (2005)
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