Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Swathi’s Manipravalam is a cultural revival project celebrating the musical legacy of Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma, a pioneering composer of Indian classical music. This 18-song series, composed and orchestrated by acclaimed music director Shri M. Jayachandran, brings to life the timeless beauty of Swathi Thirunal’s Padams in Manipravalam. Join us in this journey to reconnect with India’s rich musical heritage.
Kulirmathi Vadane | Dhanyasi | Mishra Chapu (First song of 18)
The lyrics unfold a lover’s longing, woven with threads of yearning and quiet despair. Through poetic metaphors, they paint the beloved’s beauty— her voice, a haunting melody, her presence, a fleeting vision. Yet beneath the admiration lies a sorrow, as hopes dim and promises fade like whispers on the wind, leaving a heart bound in dreams unfulfilled.
Lyrics: Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma
Composed and Orchestrated : M Jayachandran
Vocals: Ranjani – Gayatri (RaGa)
Veena: Rajhesh Vaidhya
Strings: Chennai Strings Orchestra
Flute: Balasai
Mridangam: Ganapathy
Swarmandal: Seenu
Dance: Sumasandhya
Visual Direction: Rajesh Kadamba
DOP: Vipin Chandran
Mixed & Mastered by: Harishankar. V at Aural Alchemy Productions
Conceptualisation & Research: S R Gopakumar
Media Collaborations: IndianRaga
Edit & Graphics: Arun Kailas
Second Unit Camera: Aneesh Chandran & Jery
Asst. Camera Man: Vishnu
Animation: Rajaneesh S B
Light Unit: RK Lights, Chennai
Keyboard Programmed by: Midhun Ashokan
Orchestra Conductor: Chitty
Music Assisted by: Unni Elayaraja
Coordinator ( Artists) - KD Vincent
Sound Studis: 20DB (AVINASH Satish) UNO Records (Biju James)
Recorded at SoundTown Studios (Midhun Manoj) (Chennai) & Akshay Kakkoth (My Studio) (Cochin)
Artists | Social Media Links:
M Jayachandran (Music Composer & Orchestrator)
facebook.com/mjayachandran.official
instagram.com/mjayachandranmusiczone
Ranjani-Gayatri (Vocals)
facebook.com/@Ranjani.Gayatri.RaGa
instagram.com/ranjanigayatri
Rajhesh Vaidhya (Veena)
facebook.com/rajhesh.vaidhya.9
instagram.com/rajheshvaidhya
Balasai (Flute)
facebook.com/bvbalasai
instagram.com/b.v.balasai
Rajesh Kadamba (Visual Director)
facebook.com/kadamba
instagram.com/rajesh_kadamba
Vipin Chandran (DOP)
facebook.com/vipin.cam
instagram.com/vipinchandran_v
S R Gopakumar (SRG MEDIA HOUSE)
facebook.com/SRGopakumar
instagram.com/sr_gopakumar
To learn classical music with a popular twist, sign up at indianraga.com/ragalabs
To feature in an IndianRaga production, apply to be an IndianRaga Fellow at indianraga.com/fellowship
IndianRaga brings together the best musicians and dancers across 60 international cities to collaborate on high quality music videos viewed by millions of people globally. The genres we work with are rooted in Indian classical performing arts and include Carnatic music (South Indian classical music), Hindustani music (North Indian classical music), semi-classical music, contemporary and fusion music, Indian classical dances including Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Mohiniattam, Kathak, and also ballet, tap, contemporary dance. Our productions also include a wide range of instruments including mridangam, tabla, sitar, violin, flute/bansuri, veena, ghatam, and new-age categories like music arrangement and production with EDM, Trap, Pop amongst others. Our most popular innovations include classical cover songs, a cappella, mashups and remixes of the latest viral pop hits in both western and Indian music. Anyone can apply to join our collaborations, and you can visit indianraga.com for more details and application process.
Swathi’s Manipravalam is a cultural revival project celebrating the musical legacy of Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma, a pioneering composer of Indian classical music. This 18-song series, composed and orchestrated by acclaimed music director Shri M. Jayachandran, brings to life the timeless beauty of Swathi Thirunal’s Padams in Manipravalam. Join us in this journey to reconnect with India’s rich musical heritage.
Kulirmathi Vadane | Dhanyasi | Mishra Chapu (First song of 18)
The lyrics unfold a lover’s longing, woven with threads of yearning and quiet despair. Through poetic metaphors, they paint the beloved’s beauty— her voice, a haunting melody, her presence, a fleeting vision. Yet beneath the admiration lies a sorrow, as hopes dim and promises fade like whispers on the wind, leaving a heart bound in dreams unfulfilled.
Lyrics: Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma
Composed and Orchestrated : M Jayachandran
Vocals: Ranjani – Gayatri (RaGa)
Veena: Rajhesh Vaidhya
Strings: Chennai Strings Orchestra
Flute: Balasai
Mridangam: Ganapathy
Swarmandal: Seenu
Dance: Sumasandhya
Visual Direction: Rajesh Kadamba
DOP: Vipin Chandran
Mixed & Mastered by: Harishankar. V at Aural Alchemy Productions
Conceptualisation & Research: S R Gopakumar
Media Collaborations: IndianRaga
Edit & Graphics: Arun Kailas
Second Unit Camera: Aneesh Chandran & Jery
Asst. Camera Man: Vishnu
Animation: Rajaneesh S B
Light Unit: RK Lights, Chennai
Keyboard Programmed by: Midhun Ashokan
Orchestra Conductor: Chitty
Music Assisted by: Unni Elayaraja
Coordinator ( Artists) - KD Vincent
Sound Studis: 20DB (AVINASH Satish) UNO Records (Biju James)
Recorded at SoundTown Studios (Midhun Manoj) (Chennai) & Akshay Kakkoth (My Studio) (Cochin)
Artists | Social Media Links:
M Jayachandran (Music Composer & Orchestrator)
facebook.com/mjayachandran.official
instagram.com/mjayachandranmusiczone
Ranjani-Gayatri (Vocals)
facebook.com/@Ranjani.Gayatri.RaGa
instagram.com/ranjanigayatri
Rajhesh Vaidhya (Veena)
facebook.com/rajhesh.vaidhya.9
instagram.com/rajheshvaidhya
Balasai (Flute)
facebook.com/bvbalasai
instagram.com/b.v.balasai
Rajesh Kadamba (Visual Director)
facebook.com/kadamba
instagram.com/rajesh_kadamba
Vipin Chandran (DOP)
facebook.com/vipin.cam
instagram.com/vipinchandran_v
S R Gopakumar (SRG MEDIA HOUSE)
facebook.com/SRGopakumar
instagram.com/sr_gopakumar
To learn classical music with a popular twist, sign up at indianraga.com/ragalabs
To feature in an IndianRaga production, apply to be an IndianRaga Fellow at indianraga.com/fellowship
IndianRaga brings together the best musicians and dancers across 60 international cities to collaborate on high quality music videos viewed by millions of people globally. The genres we work with are rooted in Indian classical performing arts and include Carnatic music (South Indian classical music), Hindustani music (North Indian classical music), semi-classical music, contemporary and fusion music, Indian classical dances including Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Mohiniattam, Kathak, and also ballet, tap, contemporary dance. Our productions also include a wide range of instruments including mridangam, tabla, sitar, violin, flute/bansuri, veena, ghatam, and new-age categories like music arrangement and production with EDM, Trap, Pop amongst others. Our most popular innovations include classical cover songs, a cappella, mashups and remixes of the latest viral pop hits in both western and Indian music. Anyone can apply to join our collaborations, and you can visit indianraga.com for more details and application process.
