KALAAVATHI

          Kalaavathi is a hindusthani classical style raga,  belonging to the khamaj thaat, it is an Audava Raga. Kalaavathi is a late night melody. Raga Valachi of the carnatic classical style is the equivalent of raga Kalaavathi. Valachi is derived from the parent raga Harikambhoji.
          Kannada film music has some of the evergreen songs composed in this raga

Few well known songs set in Kalaavathi are listed below

1. The very melodious " Yaava Kaanike Needali Ninage" from the movie 'MasaNada Hoovu' 

2. One more melody track "KaaLi Daasa KaaNadantha" from the movie 'Maryaade Mahalu'

3. A song inclined towards philosophy " Manave Mandira" from the movie 'Thoogu Deepa'