Raagangal Palavitham is a new 10-part series that takes you on a beautiful musical journey that encompasses the traditional Indian musical system, Carnatic music, and its influence on Indian cinema music. Hosted by our local singers Vishnu Balaji and Nadhitha, the series showcases interviews with stalwarts of our local Carnatic scene, Carnatic musical performances and cinema songs flavoured with tradition.

What are Swaras? How do they form the framework of Carnatic music? Well known Carnatic singer and Bharathanatyam dancer, Smt. Mohana Harendran will answer these questions. She explains the beauty of the ragas Revathi and Keeravani.

Indian classical music is based upon the raga-thala framework. But what IS a raga? Well known violinist Bombay V Anand will explain what the Raga system is, with examples from the episode's ragas, Dwijavanthi and Kapi. Vasantham singers will provide three beautiful numbers based on these 2 ragas.

Indian classical music has a very intricate rhythm system. As there is no music discourse without mentioning rhythm. Percussionist and musician, Lalitkumar Ganesh explains how vital the 'Thala' system is to Indian classical music. Cinema songs based on Sahana and Sivaranjani ragas will be performed by our very own Vasantham singers.

An important aspect of Indian classical music are the Ghamakas and NA Bighas. Our hosts will discuss these styles of singing and performance NA together with its many variations, with our guest interviewee, Carnatic vocalist Sai Vigneshwar. They will also explain the beauty of Karahapriya and Hamsanandhi as our Vasantham singers render songs from those ragas.

Well known Violin expert, Mr G Manikandan shows, with ease, how a single note can sway our emotions from happiness to one of sadness and sorrow through his expertise on the string and bow. He masterfully defines the ragas of humor, Mohana Kalyani and Brindhavana Saranga.

Is it true that the right kind of music can provide solace in the fast-paced world we live in? Vocalist and violinist, Smt. Sri Vidya discusses with our hosts the relevance of music in therapy with examples from this episode's ragas, Amirthavarshini and Gambeera Naatai. Our Vasantham singers will perform Narumugaiye, Andhi Mazhai and Mudhalam Sandhippil which are based on these 2 ragas

If music is Universal, then what makes Indian classical music different from Western music? What are scales and harmonies? Local singer, Ms Sangeetha, who has deep roots in Carnatic music, explains these differences with examples. She discusses the ragas Shanmughapriya and Hindolam, the ragas of anger.

Indian classical music has two major traditions. The South Indian expression known as Carnatic, and the North Indian classical music known as Hindustani. Well known musician, Lavanya Sampath, a musician trained in both traditions, discusses the differences and similarities between them with examples. She then performs a beautiful Hindustani composition.

Any Indian classical performance will not be complete without a performance in Ragamalika. What is a Ragamalika? How is it different from a normal Carnatic composition? Vocalist Smt. Kavitha Sankaran explains Ragamalika using a Barathiyar composition. The series ends with how the future of Carnatic scene is going to be in Singapore.