Hindustani classical raga
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
Arohana : S R P m P n (d) N S
Avarohana : S' n P m R g~ m R S
In this raga vadi is Sa and samavadi is P
Pakad 'n 'P R g~ m R S
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
Late night.
Seasonality Raga Megh Malhar is commonly associated with the monsoon season.
Legend 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
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
Further reading Conway, Neil & Briner, Rob B. Indian Culture: A Critical Understanding of Theory and Research . Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, (2005)
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