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A Raga's Journey - Soothing Sahana

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http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-soothing-sahana/article3360309.ece Download the PDF Isai Payanam with Charulatha Mani - Raga Sahana: Audio Clips: Rama ikanannu - Sahana -  Patnam Subramanya Iyer Gomathiambal endru -  Sahana - Coimbatore Kunjammal and Charulatha Mani Full list of Sri Gomathi Ambal kritis Film Songs in Raga Sahana: Also, in "A Raga's Journey": Full of surprises - Ragas Vasantabhairavi and Begada Soothing the Senses - Raga Nilambari A Rare Treat - Raga Saramati Morning Ragas - Ramapriya and Rishabhapriya Pious Notes - Ragas Nasikabhushani and Vagadeeshwari Priya Principle - Ragas Rasikapriya and Ratipatipriya Versatile Nattai Positively Tranquil - Raga Harikambhoji Catchy and Classical - Raga Sankarabharanam Of Love and Longing - Chandrakauns and Surya Godly Gowrimanohari Kedaragowla’s Many Moods The Royal Durbar Joy of Hamirkalyani Power of Three - Ragas Madhyamavati, Brindavanasaranga, Brindavan...

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A Raga’s Journey — Kingly Kharaharapriya

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Read the Article Download the PDF A Brief Guide to Raga Kharaharapriya: Click here for the PDF Isai Payanam - Raga Kharaharapriya in Classical and Film Music:    Thyagaraja kritis in Raga Kharaharapriya : Audio Clips: Janakipathe - Kharaharapriya - Papanasam Sivan Raga Kharaharapriya in Film Music:         Also, in "A Raga's Journey": Full of surprises - Ragas Vasantabhairavi and Begada Soothing the Senses - Raga Nilambari A Rare Treat - Raga Saramati Morning Ragas - Ramapriya and Rishabhapriya Pious Notes - Ragas Nasikabhushani and Vagadeeshwari Priya Principle - Ragas Rasikapriya and Ratipatipriya Versatile Nattai Positively Tranquil - Raga Harikambhoji Catchy and Classical - Raga Sankarabharanam Of Love and Longing - Chandrakauns and Surya Godly Gowrimanohari Kedaragowla’s Many Moods The Royal Durbar Joy of Hamirkalyani Power of Three - Ragas Madhyamavati, Brindavanasaranga, Brindavani Wake up to Val...

Awe-inspiring Angkor

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Angkor Wat is widely held to be the largest religious edifice in the world. More than a temple, it is in fact a "temple-city", with the massive structure enclose by a large outer perimeter, in turn surrounded by a moat. Suryavarman II (1112-1152) built it in honour of Vishnu.  The bas reliefs on the walls of the galleries are breathtaking for their scale and exquisite detail and artistry. Scenes depicted include Battle of Kurukshetra , Churning of the Sea of Milk, Vishnu conquering the Demons, Krishna and the Demon King, Battle of Lanka from the Ramayana, Heaven and Hell . The scene below depicts Vishnu's avatar of a giant turtle supporting Mount Mandala, which is churned using the serpent Vasuki coiled around it; the gods and demons pulling on either side. The condemned in the various Hells depicted suffer gruesome tortures. This scene vividly depicts the Hell of Maharaurava , where victims are tied and nails are hammered into their bodies. Ouch ...! Bayo...

A Raga’s Journey — Appealing Amritavarshini

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Read the Article Download the PDF A Brief Guide to Raga Amritavarshini: Click here for the PDF Isai Payanam with Charulatha Mani - Raga Amritavarshini:   Film Songs in Raga Amritavarshini:   Previously covered Ragas: Bewitching Bhagesri Arresting Abhogi Sorrowful Subhapantuvarali Charming Charukesi Scintillating Simhendramadhyamam Vibrant Vasantha Heart-rending Hamsanandi Soulful Suddhadhanyasi Riveting Ritigowla Magic of Mayamalavagowla Allure of Anandabhairavi Kinetic Kalyani Poignant Pantuvarali Magical Mohanam Sacred Shanmukhapriya Hindolam Highlights Aspects of Abheri Raga Hamirkalyani Raga Amritavarshini Raga Nattai

Chennai Super Kings 2012 Anthem

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It is IPL Season 5 and as Chennai is gearing up to cheer their leaders and CSK headed by MS Dhoni, singers Srimathumitha and Charulatha Mani have come up with a peppy track. Singer Mukesh has joined the duo in this fast number.

A Raga’s Journey — Bewitching Bhagesri

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Read the Article Download the PDF A Brief Guide To Raga Bhagesri: Click here for the PDF Isai Payanam with Charulatha Mani - Raga Bhagesri: Film Songs in Raga Bhagesri: Also, in "A Raga's Journey": Full of surprises - Ragas Vasantabhairavi and Begada Soothing the Senses - Raga Nilambari A Rare Treat - Raga Saramati Morning Ragas - Ramapriya and Rishabhapriya Pious Notes - Ragas Nasikabhushani and Vagadeeshwari Priya Principle - Ragas Rasikapriya and Ratipatipriya Versatile Nattai Positively Tranquil - Raga Harikambhoji Catchy and Classical - Raga Sankarabharanam Of Love and Longing - Chandrakauns and Surya Godly Gowrimanohari Kedaragowla’s Many Moods The Royal Durbar Joy of Hamirkalyani Power of Three - Ragas Madhyamavati, Brindavanasaranga, Brindavani Wake up to Valaji Distinctly Classical - Ragas Gowla and Lalitha Auspicious Sri A Complex Beauty - Raga Dwijavanti Tale of Two Varalis - Ragas Punnagavarali and Kuntalavarali Morning r...