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.