|
Reetigowla
Reethigowla, Reethi Gowla or Reethigowlai is a janya raga in carnatic music. It is associated with 22nd melakarta raga Kharaharapriya. It is Vakra Shadava-Sampoorna (Zig-zag raga with six notes in Arohana and seven in Avarohana).Visually understood It is a Rakthi Ragam with unique and melodious Sancharams and Prayogams. This Raga invokes Bhakti mixed with immense joy through a Vadi-Samvadi relationship between many of its swaras such as Sa-Ma, Ri-Dha and Ga-Ni. It is also classified as a "rakti" raga (a raga of high melodic content). In the Muthuswami Dikshitar school, it is a melakarta known as Nārīrītigowla. Arohana and Avarohana * : * : Popular compositions *Seetha Nayaka by Tyagaraja *Bale balendu-bhushani by Tyagaraja *Nannu vidachi by Tyagaraja *Jo Jo Jo Rama by Tyagaraja *Badalika teera by Tyagaraja *Dvaitamu sukhama by Tyagaraja *Paripalaya paripalaya raghunatha by Tyagaraja *Raaga ratna malikache by Tyagaraja *Chera rava demira by Tyagaraja *Thamboolav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
''Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film, written, produced and directed by C. V. Sridhar and starring Raghuvaran. The female leads were Sumalatha and Manochitra (daughter of T. S. Balaiah). Plot Raghuvaran visits his friend's place on a tour and one night he happens to see a woman while he was returning from a party. On that rainy night, he rapes her and leaves. He speaks about this incident to his friend and his friend advises him not to search for that girl, as she would have forgotten it. Haunted by guilty feelings, Raghuvaran searches for her later, but is unable to find her. Meanwhile, the woman (Sumalatha) becomes pregnant and unable to come in terms with this incident, she leaves that place with her father (Prathapachandran). In a new place, she gives birth to a boy, and she tries to search for Raghuvaran, even though she never recalls his face from that dreaded rainy night. Later, Raghuvaran marries Manochitra as everyone forces him, even ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mysore Vasudevachar
Mysore Vasudevacharya (28 May 1865 – 17 May 1961) was an Indian musician and composer of Carnatic music compositions who belonged to the direct line of Thyagaraja's disciples. Vasudevachar's compositions (numbering over 200) were mostly in Telugu and Sanskrit. Some of his most popular kritis include ''Broche varevaru ra'' in Khamas raga, ''Devadideva'' in Sunadavinodini, ''Mamavatu Sri Saraswati'' in Hindolam, ''Shankari Ninne'' in Pantuvarali, ''Bhajare Re Manasa'' in Abheri and ''Ra Ra Rajeevalochana Rama'' in Mohanam. He was a recipient of the civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan. He is credited with two writings in Kannada, one of them an autobiography called ''Nenapugalu'' (memories) and ''Na Kanda Kalavidaru'' (the musicians I have met) in which he wrote the biographies of many well known musicians. Mysore Vasudevachar also taught in Rukmini Devi's Kalakshetra, (founded in 1936). He was already quite old by then, but thanks to Rukmini Devi he agreed to shift to Kalak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kharaharapriya
Kharaharapriya is a rāga in Carnatic music. It is the 22nd ''melakarta'' rāga (parent scale) in the 72 ''melakarta'' rāga system. It is possible that the name of the ragam was originally ''Harapriya'' but it was changed to conform to the Katapayadi formula. ''Kharaharapriya'' has a distinct melody and brings out the ''Karuna'' rasam, invoking pathos in the listeners. The ''Kafi thaat'' of Hindustani music is the equivalent of ''Kharaharapriya''.''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras Its Western equivalent is the Dorian mode. Etymology There are many theories behind the etymology of the name ''Kharaharapriya''. One of the most popular beliefs is that the ragam was initially called Samaganam and when Ravana was trapped by Shiva, under the kailash hill trying to lift it, it is believed that, to appease the lord, Ravana sang many hymns in praise of the lord, but his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kavikuyil
''Kavikkuyil'' is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Devaraj–Mohan. The film stars Sivakumar, Sridevi and Fatafat Jayalaxmi, with S. V. Subbaiah, Rajinikanth and Senthamarai in supporting roles. It was released on 29 July 1977. Plot Gopal and Radha are lovers. Murugan is the brother of Radha. He is loved by Lakshmi, but he does not reciprocate. The lovers, Gopal and Radha get intimate and later Gopal meets with an accident on a stormy night and loses his memory. The pregnant Radha waits for him. Will Murugan approve of his sister's relationship? Will Gopal regain his memory? Whether Lakshmi wins over Murugan forms the climax. Cast * Sivakumar as Gopal * Sridevi as Radha *Fatafat Jayalaxmi as Lakshmi * S. V. Subbaiah as Ramaiah Pillai * Rajinikanth as Murugan * Senthamarai as Chinnaiah Pillai Production The film was shot at places including Chikmagalur and Kollimalai. Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, who got established as a lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subbaraya Sastri
Subbaraya Sastri (1803–1862) the son and student of Syama Sastri, one of the most famous figures in the history of Carnatic music. He also has the unique distinction of having studied music from all the three of the musicians now acknowledged as "the Trinity of Carnatic Music": his father, and the master musicians Tyagaraja and Muthuswamy Dikshitar. Early life Subbaraya was born in 1803 as the second son of Syama Sastri. He studied music initially from his father. Later Syama Shastri asked Tyagaraja to teach his son and sent Subbaraya to him. He also had the opportunity to learn a few ''krithi'' from Muthuswami Dikshitar. He also learnt Hindustani music from Meru Goswami, a musician of the Thanjavur palace, and from Ramadas Swami who was a recluse and who lived in Tiruvidaimarudur near Kumbakonam. Career Subbaraya Shastry composed only a few krithi. Sastri composed most of his kritis in praise of the Mother Goddess. Some of his kritis are ''Janani ninnuvina'' (''Reetigowla''), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janya
''Janya'' is a term meaning "derive". In Carnatic (South Indian) music a ''janya raga'' is one derived from one of the 72 ''melakarta'' ragas (fundamental melodic structures). ''Janya'' ragas are classified into various types based on a variety of features. ''Varja'' ragas Ragas that omit (varjyam, to omit in Sanskrit) one or more of the notes of the scale (''swaras'') of their parent ''melakarta'' raga, in the ascending or descending scale or in both, fall into this category. Different notes may be omitted from the ascending ''arohana'' and descending ''avarohana'' scale. Such scales are given the names listed below.''A practical course in Carnatic music'' by Prof. P. Sambamurthy, 15th edition published 1998, The Indian Music publishing house''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications vrja a * ''Sampurna'' – 7 note scale * ''Shadava'' – 6 notes * ''Audava'' – 5 notes Since these terms are applicable both to the ascending and the d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tenali Raman (film)
''Tenali Raman'' is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film produced and directed by B. S. Ranga based on Ch. Venkataramaiah's stage play ''Tenali Ramakrishna''. Produced for the banner Vikram Productions, the film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sivaji Ganesan, V. Nagayya, P. Bhanumathi and Jamuna. Ranga also handled the cinematography while P. G. Mohan edited the film. Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy composed the soundtrack and background score. ''Tenali Raman'' narrates the story of the 14th century poet and scholar Tenali Rama, and his life as a member of the court of Krishnadevaraya, the king of Vijayanagara Empire. Raman, with his wits, manages to save Krishnadevaraya from the attacks made by the Bahmani Sultanate who try to invade Vijayanagara Empire. The rest of the film is about Raman's efforts in saving Krishnadevaraya from courtesan Krishnasani, a spy and convincing emperor Babur against extending support to the Sultanate in the war. Produced as a bilingual film, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy were an Indian music composing duo composed of M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy. They worked together on over 100 films, from 1952's '' Panam'' to 1965's '' Aayirathil Oruvan''. After their split, Ramamoorthy worked on 16 films between 1966 and 1986. He and Viswanathan reunited in 1995 for ''Engirundho Vandhan''. Early lives Ramamoorthy Ramamoorthy, born into a well-known musical family in Trichy, was a capable violinist at an early age. His father (Krishnasamy Pillai) and grandfather, Malaikottai Govindasamy Pillai, were noted violinists in Trichy. As a child, Ramamoorthy performed several times with his father. During the early 1940s he worked for Saraswathi Stores (in which AVM Productions owner Avichi Meiyappa Chettiar was a partner), and played violin for AVM composer R. Sudharsanam in several films. Ramamoorthy became friendly with P. S. Diwakar, the pianist-composer of Malayalam cinema, and roomed with P. S. Diwakar. C. R. Subburaman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilayaraja
Ilaiyaraaja (born R. Gnanathesikan, 3 June 1943) is an Indian musician, composer, arranger, conductor, orchestrator, instrumentalist, lyricist and singer, popular for his works in Indian Cinema, prominently in Tamil films. Reputed to be one of the most prolific Indian composers, in a career spanning over forty-five years, he has composed over 7,000 songs and provided film scores for over 1,000 films, apart from performing in over 20,000 concerts. Ilaiyaraaja received several awards for his works throughout his career. In 2012, for his creative and experimental works in the field of music, he received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the highest Indian recognition given to people in the field of performing arts. In 2010, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour in India; and was conferred the Padma Vibhushan in 2018, the second-highest civilian award by the government of India. He is a nominated Member of Parliament in the Indian upper house, Rajy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poonthottam
''Poonthottam'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Kalanjiyam. The film stars Murali and Devayani, while Raghuvaran, Manivannan and Vijayalakshmi play other supporting roles. The film, which has music by Ilaiyaraaja, released in July 1998. Cast * Murali as Moorthy * Devayani as Sundari *Raghuvaran as Panneerselvam "Panneer" *Manivannan as Mani *Vadivelu as Auto driver * M. N. Nambiar as Sundari's grandfather * Manorama as Sundari's grandmother * Vijayalakshmi as Sumathi *Thalaivasal Vijay *Venniradai Moorthy *Vijay Adhiraj as Suresh * Santhana Bharathi as Suresh's father *Vichithra as Guest appearance * Crane Manohar as Guest appearance * Nassar as Guest appearance *Ambika as Guest appearance *Vadivukkarasi as Guest appearance Soundtrack Production Director Kalanjiyam chose to re-collaborate with Murali and Devayani, who he had worked with in his first film ''Poomani Poomani (born 1947) is an Indian writer and novelist. He won the S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haridhos Giri
Swami Haridhos Giri (Sanskrit:- Swami Haridas Giri), affectionately called Guruji, was born in the month of Margazhi (December-January) in the Tamil calendar with the birth star of Utharattathi. Giri was born in the village of Thennangur, Tamil Nadu, South India. Biography Swami Haridhos Giri was instrumental in spreading Dakshina Sampradaya Namasankeertanam in India. Giri had traveled to many countries; giving many speeches and singing bhajans of Dakshina Bharatha Sampradaya. He is the Chief Disciple of Swami Gnanananda Giri. He devoted his entire life to serve his guru, Swami Gnanananda Giri. During his time, he established spiritual haven in Thennangur- Dakshina Halasyam in South India. Swami Haridhos Giri built the Panduranga Temple, dedicated to Vitthala, a manifestation of the deity Vishnu, shrine of his beloved guru Swami Gnanananda Giri and also has built cottages for devotees to stay, temples, and canteens. Swami Haridhos Giri built the place within 14 years. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hariharan (singer)
Hariharan (born 3 April 1955) is an Indian playback, bhajan and ghazal singer who predominantly sings in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu languages. He has also sung over 15,000 notable songs in 10 regional languages including Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Sinhala and Bhojpuri. He is an established ghazal singer and one of the pioneers of Indian fusion music. In 2004, he was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India and is a two-time National Award winner. Hariharan, associating with Lesle Lewis, formed Colonial Cousins, a two-member band. They have cut many private music albums and also scored music for few feature films in Tamil and Hindi. On 9 October 2021 at 13:47, Hariharan and late Gulshan Kumar's Hanuman Chalisa recorded under the label of T-Series crossed the 2-billion views mark on YouTube, making it the first devotional song in the world to do so. Personal life and education Hariharan was born to classical musicians H A S Mani and Alamelu Mani. HAS Mani - h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
