027 :Bhageshri - Kanden Kanden Kanden Seethayai

Is there any Raaga, that can give solace instantly. Create happiness. Trigger the joyous part of the brain. Bhageshri - is the name the Raaga , that can give a pleasant experience..This the Raaga depicts the feeling of woman awaiting the re-union of her lover. It's no surprise, that Shri Arunachala Kavi, used this Raaga, when Shri Hanuman communcates that he has met Mother Janaki.(Shri Seetha Devi) at the end of sundara kanda. It's the must listen for any Carnatic Music Lover.

Aarohanam:

S g m D n S

Avarohanam:

S n D m, P m g R S

026 :Heartiest Wishes to Maestro

The 57th National award winners have been announced and Maestro Ilayaraja has won the award for the Best Background score for his efforts in Pazhassi Raja. Incidentally, Ilayaraja is the first winner of the award in this category which has been introduced only this year. This will be his fourth National award after Sindhu Bhairavi, Rudraveena and Saagara Sangamam.

Heartiest wishes to Maestro.This is more an honour to the Award and another feather in the cap of Raaja alias music.

Raaja speaks on the Composing of Pazhasi Raja.