023 : Simhendra Madhyamam - My Favourite Raaga

Simhendramadhyamam is 57th Melakartha Ragam. It's a "Prathi" Madhyama raaga. It's one of my favourite raaga.

Aa: S R2 G2 M2 P D1 N3 S
Av: S N3 D1 P M2 G2 R2 S

Illayaraja alias music has used this raaga exceptionally well in Paneer Pushpangal. My acquaintance with this raaga came from the Album How to Name it? interestingly i was able to find a youtube version of it.. here it is..