BEHAG

          Behag is a hindusthani classical raga, often regarded as belonging to the Bilaval thaat, this is also regarded to belong to the kalyan thaat. This raga invokes a feeling of romance and celebration. This may be the reason for the raga to be performed widely during marriages. An evening melody Maru-Behag is a related raga to behag performed very widely across concerts. In the Carnatic style, Behag is considered to be the Janya raga of Dheera-ShankaraabharaNa. Owing to the mood it can invoke, Behag has a widespread use in the film industry.

Few of the compositions based on Behag are listed below:

1. The very subtle and romantic "Shruthi Seride" from 'Shruthi Seridaga'

2. The vintage classic "Nayadali Pore iralu" from 'Kittur Chennamma'

DURGA

          Raaga Durga is a hindusthani classical raaga belonging to the Bilawal thaat, often associated with goddess Durga, this raaga is known to invoke bhakthi. 'Shuddha Saaveri' of the Carnatic style is equivalent to Durga of the hindusthani sytle. Shuddha Saaveri is also called as Devakriya in the Carnatic style. This is an Audava raaga and also a late night Melody and finds place in innumerable compositions in the entire film industry down south and in the north. 

Some of the melodious compositions based on Durga are listed below:

1. The subtle comedy track "Ide Raagadalli" from the movie 'ShraavaNa Bantu'

2. The philosophical "Koo Koo Enithide" from the movie 'Santha ShishunaaLa Sharifa'

CHAARUKESHI

          Chaarukeshi is a Carnatic classical raga, also called as 'tarangiNi' in this style, It is also adopted into the hindusthani classical style and called as 'ChandramouLi', however it is more commonly known as Chaarukeshi. A sampoorna raga in the carnatic classical style, it is known to invoke feelings of bhakthi and Pathos. Few other ragas like Vaachaspati, GowriManohari, Naatakapriya etc. can be derived from this raga. There are opinions that listening to this raga even amidst a crowd can give a feeling to solitude.

Few of the well known compositions set to Chaarukeshi are listed below:

1. The epitome of Bhakthi "Haakida Janivaarava" from 'Santha Shishunala Sharifa'

2. The subtle comedy track "Bombeyaatavayya" from 'Shruthi Seridaga"

3. The unknown story teller "Entha Marulayya" from 'Spandana'

As usual the list is big, these are just a few.

BHOOP

          Bhoop is a hindusthani classical raga, also called as Bhupali, it is an audava raga, Bhoop belongs to the kalyan thaat. Mohana of the Carnatic classical style is the equivalent raga of Bhoop, the mood of this raga is gambheera and shaanta. Bhoop is an evening raga. In the carnatic style, Mohana is considered to be a derived scale of raga Harikambhoji. Perhaps one of the favorites for film music. Kannada film music has some of the most wonderful compositions based on bhoop.

Few of the well known compositions set to Bhoop are listed below: 

1. The unforgettable melody "Naavaduva Nudiye" from 'Gandhada Gudi'

2. The refreshing "Ee Hasiru Siriyali" from 'Naagamandala'

3. Synonymous to the mood of the raga "Omkaarade" from the movie 'Nammoora Mandara Hoove'

Bhoop offeres innumerable number of melodies, these are just a few

HAMSADHWANI

          Hamsadhwani is a carnatic classical raga, an audava raga by nature, it is said to be the Janya raga of shankarabharana. Hamsadhwani is also present in the hindusthani classical style and used very prominently. It is supposed to be as sweet as the sound of the swan (hamsa). Many devotional songs are set to hamsadhwani, It is also a favorite raga for the film music composers all over India. There are quite a few melody tracks in the kannada film music based on raga hamsadhwani.

Few of the well known compositions set to Hamsadhwani are listed below:

1. A subtle comedy track "Innu Guarantee" from the movie 'Nanjundi Kalyana'

2. One more comedy track "Meenakshi Ninna" from the superhit 'Ranadheera'

3. Devotional track "Nee Namma Geluvaagi Baa" from 'Shabarimale Swamy Ayyappa'

These are few to name, hope you all enjoy the posts

AHIR BHAIRAV

          Ahir Bhairav is a hindusthani classical raga, belonging to the bhairav thaat, this is a combination of a rare raga Ahir and the well known raga Bhairav. It is an early morning raga and an audava raga. Chakravaka of the carnatic classical style is the equivalent raga to Ahir Bhairav. It is also called as Toyavegavaahini. owing to the mood of this raga, there are a number of kannada film songs of bhakthi rasa that are composed in this raga.

Few of the well known compositions in Ahir Bhairav are listed below

1. The meditating "Dehavendare O Manuja" from the movie 'Janumada Jodi'

2. The philosophical "Ee Bhoomi Bannada Buguri" from the movie 'Mahakshtriya'

3. The melodious "Halliyalli davaniyalli" from the movie ' Nammoora Mandara Hoove'

BAIRAGI BHAIRAV

          Bairagi Bhairav is a hindusthani classical raga, belonging to the Bhairav Thaat, it is an audava raga predominantly performed in the early morning hours. Bairagi Bhairav is know for its many composition in praise of the lord of destruction - Shiva. In the carnatic classical style, raga Revathi is the equivalent of Bairagi Bhairav. The mood of Bairagi Bhairav or revathi is associated with Roudra / Gambheera. Kannada film music industry has many wonderful compositions that are based on this raga - Bairagi Bhairav.

Few Melodies in kannada films set to Bairagi Bhairav are listed below:

1. The very melodious "Avanalli Ivalilli" from the super hit 'Shh' 

2. The master piece " O Nallane savimaathonda" from the movie 'Sahodarara Savaal'

3. The trend setter " Idu One-day Matchu KaNo" from the movie 'A'