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SCHOOL OF CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN and Timings The 24 hour period is divided into 8 beats each three hours long, as follows: 1. 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. first beat of the day. Daybreak; Early Morning; Morning; 2. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2nd beat of the day. Late Morning; Noon; Early Afternoon; 3. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 3rd beat of the day. Afternoon; Late Afternoon; 4. 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. 4th beat of the day. Evening Twilight; Dusk (sunset); Early Evening; 5. 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. first beat of the night. Evening; Late Evening; 6. 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. 2nd beat of the night. Night; Midnight; 7. 1 a.m. - 4 a.m. 3rd beat of the night. Late Night 8. 4 a.m. - 7 a.m. 4th beat of the night. Early Dawn; Dawn (before sunrise); Morning Twilight

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Late has the penetrating power to infect the human mind Morning 1 Dhanasri,Bimplas positively and control it for days and weeks on end.

Night 2 Abhogi Peaceful Slumber,for a very good appetite any time Rainy http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co Ushana vyathi nasini ( alleviates diseases related to season; m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/2- 3 Amrutavarshini heat) midnight -the-raga-of-rain/

Supresses stomach pain in both men and women. Early http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co Reduces kidney type problems. Controls blood Evening m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/1- 4 Ananda pressure -the-divine-raaga/

5 Antardwani Excellent for Meditation and to calm a turbulent mind http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co All time Implants positive energy and rejuvenates the mind. m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/19- Raga 6 Relief when physically tired. arabhi-the-raga-with-a-pleasing-and- www.anuradhamahesh.wordpress.com SHANMUKHAPRIYA SCHOOL OF MUSIC CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN CARNATIC MUSIC

arouses a feeling of Relaxation & Rest, stability, depths , Sudha and calmness. This raga is also used in treatment of Mid Night 7 Bhairavi Bageshri diabetes and hypertension

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Late Afternoon 9 Begada Hemakalyan For patients suffering from insomnia and need a Late Night 10 Behag peaceful sonorous sleep. Useful in the treatment of Provides relief from T.B, Cancer, Severe Cold, any time 11 Bhairavi Phlegm, Sinus, toothache of day

Early Dawn 12 BhoopaaLam Begin the day in a calm pace. Calms a turbulent mind. is associated with love. ‘Naajeevadara’ - Krithi was composed to cure acute stomach Late pain a man was suffering from. The prayer was Morning 13 Bilahari answered and stomach pain cured. Ensures one vigour http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co Early m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/5- Brindavanasarang For Wisdom, Success, Knowledge , Joyfulness and Afternoon brindavanasaranga-a-most-pleasing- 14 a Greater Energy and-emotional-raga/

supposed to sustain chords which automatically brings down blood pressure. Relief for Arthritis,Rheumatic Day Break disorder,Muscular & Joint pain.Gives free relaxed 15 Chakravaham Ahir feeling and mitigates dust allergies and skin disease.

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in treatment of heart ailments and diabetes.Relief Late Night 16 Chandrakauns from Sinusitis and sore throat,urinary track infection

Is considered very helpful for heart http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co All Time aliments.Rejuvenates the mind helping one to age m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/7- 17 gracefully. It enlivens the singer and listener. charukesi-the-raga-close-to-the-heart/

Is considered very effective in easing tension and http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co anxiety. Great relief from Headache (Acute), Migraine, Late Night m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/10- mind concentration, Grief, Mental shock,Restful darbari-kanada-the-emperor-of-- 18 Darvari Kanada Quality of Sleep and-the-raga-of-emperors/ To ward away depression and bring happiness, during Late 19 Dharmavathi treatment for skin disease, relief from Peptic Ulcer Evening considered very helpful for heart aliments.It cures Dheera mental illness, soothes the turbulent mind and restores Evening 20 Shakarabharanam Bilawal peace and harmony.

Provides relief from cold and headache.Quells paralysis Late Night 21 Dhwijavanthi Jaijaiwanti and psycho disorders of the mind Gamaka Afternoon 22 Samandam Prescribed for skin disease,Achievement, Affuence 23 Gamanasrama Marwa Early

24 Ganamurthe Helpful in diabetes Early 25 Gouda Saranga Gour Sarang Afternoon http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co generate a state of well being or sowkhya bhava, All Time m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/20- decreases stress and tension, and induce peace and Raga gowrimanohari-the-raga-that-steals- 26 Gaurimanohari tranquility of mind. your-heart/

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Hamasanandi- Relaxation,evokes sweet, deep, heavy, stable state of Evening 27 Kamavardhini Puria Dhanashri mind and prevents acidity.Relief when physically tired http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co This particular Hindusthani coloured raaga, one with Late m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/4- great therapeutic value relaxes tension with its calming Evening hamikalyani-a-cool-breeze-from-n- 28 HamirKalyani Hamir/Hamvir effect and brings down BP to normal 120/80. / http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co The soulful Hamsanada brings in a state of Purity,Love, m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/12- 29 Harmony and Compassion. Highly Psychological Effect hamsanadam-call-of-a-swan/

Raga eases tension and provides relaxation.Celebration Late & Happiness,evoke a very pleasing effect on the Evening nerves.Energy giving. Provides good thinking, 30 Hamsadwani Hansadhwani chaitanya. Sarvarogaharini (panacea)

evokes sweet, deep, heavy, cloudy and stable state of Night 31 Puria,Sohini mind and prevents acidity.Relief from Mental shock Late Night 32 Hari Useful in the treatment of sleep disorders. 33 Hemavathi Good for joint and back pain http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co gives relief from Vatha Roga, B.P, Gastritis and purified Late Night m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/17- blood. Also helps to cure low blood pressure. Also -the-raga-with-a-hypnotizing- 34 Hindolam helps for a Restful Sleep and Tranquility melody/

Apan disease, constipation, Intestinal Gas Urinary tract Morning 35 Jhonpuri infection, colic pain

The mood created evokes memories of joy, Late contentment, hope, and desire as expressed in the Evening 36 kaambhOji 'Siva-tattva-ratnakara'

www.anuradhamahesh.wordpress.com SHANMUKHAPRIYA SCHOOL OF MUSIC CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN CARNATIC MUSIC tonic. Dispels the darkness of fear; Gives motherly comfort and increases confidence. means mangalam. Recited with faith and devotion, it is believed to clinch marriage alliances. Many authentic All Time http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co reports exist about the raga's power to destroy fear in m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/15- many forms: fear of poverty, of love, of power, of ill- kalyani-the-queen-of-ragas-showering- 37 Kalyani health, of death, and so on. motherly-touch/

Kamavardhini/Pa Provides relief from cold and headache and keeps the Dusk 38 ntuvarali mind stable. Works on the whole human system For patients suffering from insomnia and need a midnight; ,Miyan Ki peaceful sonorous sleep. Useful in the treatment of any time 39 Kanada Malhar sleep disorders. Spring Sick patients get ove their depression, anxiety. Reduces All Time 40 absent mindedness

Karnatakadevaga Bhimpalashri,Dha has the penetrating power to infect the human mind Late Morning 41 ndhari nasri positively and control it for days and weeks on end 42 kEdaaram Gives energy and removes tension Morning

Promotes happiness and ward off depression.The suppression of the senses releases a negative force. The process of sublimation needs a spiritual path. Rag Late Night can provide that. Its energy gives the listener serenity, peace, inner joy, right valor, universal love 43 Kedara Gowla Desh and patriotism Night 44 Ketakapriya Champakali

www.anuradhamahesh.wordpress.com SHANMUKHAPRIYA SCHOOL OF MUSIC CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN CARNATIC MUSIC strengthens the mind and relieves tension. Curative for heart disease and nervous irritablility, neurosis, worry and distress.Evokes a humid, cool, soothing and deep any time; mood ,For patients suffering from insomnia and need a midnight peaceful sonorous sleep. Useful in the treatment of 45 sleep disorders. Promotes dhyana (meditation) at mental and physical levels. has a prabhava for joint and back Night 46 Kiravani pain remedy. Helps to prevent stone formation, burning sensations, 47 Kokilam sleeplessness and anxiety. 48 Lalita Peace & Tranquillity Early Dawn ,Madhyama Clears paralysis, giddiness, pain in legs/hands, etc. and Night - 49 di Sarang nervous complaints. Monsoon Good for nerves. Cures diseases like slight headache, 50 Madhuvarshini sleeplessness, and sinus problems. 51 Morning 52 Manirangu noon-1pm 53 Maru Bihaga Compassion early night 54 Marwa Coherence ,Happiness Evening Very Auspicious raga, This raga has the power to neutralize toxins in the body. Practicing it in the early http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co Dawn, hours of the morning, in the midst of nature will m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/22- Morning Mayamalava enhance the strength of the vocal chords.Soothing for -the-raga-with-the- 55 Gowla Bhairav Cancer patients freshness-of-morning-dew/ 56 Mecha Kalyani considered very helpful for heart aliments Evening The quality of this raga is to produce the effect of approaching thunder-storm and rain. This raga has also 57 Megha Malhar been found to have the power of influencing clouds in 58 Mohana Kalyani Sudh Kalyan Night

www.anuradhamahesh.wordpress.com SHANMUKHAPRIYA SCHOOL OF MUSIC CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN CARNATIC MUSIC tremendous relief to patients of high blood pressure. Mohana is present where beauty and love coexist. It filters out the ill-effects of (desire for sex) , http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co Evening krodha (anger) and moha (lust), bestowing immense m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/8- benefits on the listener. Also said to cures indigestion, -the-most-pleasing-and- 59 Mohanam Bhupali and depression. enchanting-raga-truly-jaganmohanam/ Late 60 mukhaari Afternoon http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/14- 61 Naattai For courage and confidence naatai-the-raga-with-an-intoxicating- 62 naaTTai kurinji Natakurinji Early i Late Night 63 Nalina Kanthi evoke a very pleasing effect on the nerves. cures headache and psychological disorders.Helps to Late 64 Bhairavi cure low blood pressure. Morning

65 Nattai Kurinji Rageshri Harmony and Rejuvenation Night Late 66 neelaambari For Good Sleep Evening 67 Phalamanjari Patamanjari Vomiting, less gastric fire, Anorexia All Time Raga- http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co Preferably m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/11- Pooriya Kalyan Anxiety, Leucorroea, Dysmenorrhoea, Abdominal After purvikalyani-an-aesthetically- 68 Poorvikalyani (Poorvikalyani) pain,Promotes Harmony and Pleasant Feeling Sunset melodious-pleasant-and-popular-raga/ 69 Controls Anger and brings down violence Early 70 Harmony and Rejuvenation Evening 71 Pushpalathika Vrindavani Sarang Greater Energy Afternoon 72 Rageshri Harmony and Rejuvenation Late Night 73 helps to cure kidney disorders www.anuradhamahesh.wordpress.com SHANMUKHAPRIYA SCHOOL OF MUSIC CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN CARNATIC MUSIC

Adds strengh and vigor to a happy wedded life. This 5 swara raga has the power to eliminate poverty. The Late Night prayoga of the swaras can wipe off the vibrations of 74 Rathipathipriya bitter feelings emitted by ill will. http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/6- ritigowla-the-raga-with-a-mesmerising- 75 Reethigowla A raga that bestows direction when one seeks it melody/ 76 saavEri Late i http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/18- Raga helps maintain emotional coolness Late Night sahana-the-raga-that-kindles-subtle- and balance and controls anger and brings down emotions-portraying-unconditional- 77 Sahana violence. surrender/ Makes mind sober, tranquil, induces good sleep. Good Late 78 Sama for world peace. Evening 79 Samanta Saranga Creativity Elevates from depressed state. Cures balagraha dosham in children ( undiagnosed crying and irritability). For sleeplessness, itching, eye and ear problems, skin problems, and the problems of hearing 80 Saramathi irregular sounds Shyam Kalyan,Chayanat,K Insomnia, Mental retardation, Memory impairment, Early Night 81 Saranga edar tonsilitis , Rhinitis, Upper respiratory infections

82 Nata Bhairav Arthritis,Rheumatic disorder,Muscular & Joint pain Morning

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The power of this raga is incredible. It cures mental illness, soothes the turbulent mind and restores peace any time and harmony. If rendered with total devotion for a of day stipulated period, it can cure mental disorders said to shankaraabharana be beyond the scope of medical treatment. It also is 83 m said to have the power to shower wealth. http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co Instills courage in one's mind and replenishes the All Time m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/9- 84 Shanmukhapriya energy in the body. shanmukhapriya-the-raga-with-a-

raga eases tension and provides relaxation. Gives a Late Night 85 Shuddha evoke a very pleasing effect on the nerves. http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co For a Healthy Mind and Body, Love & Happiness, m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/3- Dawn Gentleness, Peace & Tranquillity ,Serenity, very sindhubhairavi-a-blend-of-folk-and- 86 Sindhu Bhairavi pleasing for nerves,also helps to cure diabetes classical-touch/ Useful for memory problems.Powerful raga for http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co meditation; bestows benevolence of God. Removes Night m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/23- sadness, ushana roga santi (diseases related to excess sivaranjani-the-raga-that-gathers- 87 Sivaranjani heat). Good for general health strength-from-sadness/ Early 88 Sohini & Bhatiyara Healthy Mind and Body Morning

Morning 89 Subha Pantuvarali Alleviates mental dilemmas and indecisiveness Remover of sorrows. Gives a happy feeling. Tonic for 90 Suddhadhanyasi nerves. Cures rhinitis and migraine.

Relieves Body pain, low backache, musculo-skeletal Seasonal and neuralogic pain, Rheumatoid 91 Sunada Vinodini arthritis,Osteoporosis,Useful in blood purification.

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92 Surutti Mitigates stomach burn, insomnia, fear, disgust Arthritis, Rheumatic disorder, muscular & joins pain, morning; 93 Thodi Bhairavi heaviness any time

The raga is addressed as a high energy raga as it invokes a sudden rush of energy flow in the mind of All Time http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co listeners, capable of removing fatigue and promoting Raga m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/21- relaxation.Bestows a stable state of mind and -the-raga-that-exhilarates- 94 Vachaspathy generates a state of well being or sowkhya bhava. the-mindbody-and-soul/

Alleviates asthma, bronchitis, heart disease, 95 depression, skin disease and skin allergy

Very effective to soothen Labour pains (Acute), Late Night Insomnia, (women delivered safely without 96 strain),evoke a very pleasing effect on the nerves. is good for vayu tatva, heart, skin ailments and 97 Varali gastric problems. g p , well as nervous diseases. Can clear the fog of confusion any time when a series of medical tests has to be analysed. It Spring heals nervous breakdowns.Gives relief from Vatha season 98 Roga, B.P, Gastritis and purifies blood. 99 Malhar Useful in the treatment of asthma and sunstroke. Gives freshness and dynamism. Relief for Arthritis,Rheumatic disorder,Muscular & Joint Late pain.Raga is considered to have a positive Evening- effect on the baby in the mother's womb as it when stimulates all the energy centers of the human body http://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.co lights are resulting in proper growth of the child in the womb. m/carnatic-raga-appreciation/16- put on Increased fetal movements experienced by the yamuna-kalyani-an-endlesss-stream-of- 100 Yamankalyan mother. flowing-melody/

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