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Rallapalli Mangalams
Rallapalli Mangalams
The Rallapalli Mangalams have been composed mainly by three authors, namely Sangeeta Kalanidhi Dr .Rallapalli Anantha Krishna Sarma, and his brothers Sri Gopalakrishnamacharya and Shri Lakshmanacharya. Shri Karnamadakala Krishnamacharya, the father of these brothers, had taught his sons ( and daughters too ) what all literature he had learnt in Telugu and Sanskrit. He encouraged his sons to compose works in these languages. The Rallapalli Mangalams are a result of this. The brothers composed these Mangalams, which were being sung during various auspicious occasions – like marriages, thread ceremonies, festivals, vratams and during daily poojas. While the lyrics of these Mangalams were composed by all of them, the musical notations were set only by Dr Rallapalli Anantha Krishna Sarma. Among the three, Gopalakrishnamacharya, the eldest brother has composed the maximum number of Mangalams. He is followed by Lakshmanacharya and Anantha Krishna Sarma, respectively. At the end of this article, a list of 47 Mangalams is included; composed by Gopalakrishnamacharya, Lakshmanacharya also called Laksmanaswamy and Anantha Krishna Sarma. As already said, the music, raga, tala, and notations for all these are credited to Rallapalli Anantha Krishna Sarma.
The Rallapalli Mangalams have been composed mainly by three authors, namely Sangeeta Kalanidhi Dr .Rallapalli Anantha Krishna Sarma, and his brothers Sri Gopalakrishnamacharya and Shri Lakshmanacharya. Shri Karnamadakala Krishnamacharya, the father of these brothers, had taught his sons ( and daughters too ) what all literature he had learnt in Telugu and Sanskrit. He encouraged his sons to compose works in these languages. The Rallapalli Mangalams are a result of this. The brothers composed these Mangalams, which were being sung during various auspicious occasions – like marriages, thread ceremonies, festivals, vratams and during daily poojas. While the lyrics of these Mangalams were composed by all of them, the musical notations were set only by Dr Rallapalli Anantha Krishna Sarma. Among the three, Gopalakrishnamacharya, the eldest brother has composed the maximum number of Mangalams. He is followed by Lakshmanacharya and Anantha Krishna Sarma, respectively. At the end of this article, a list of 47 Mangalams is included; composed by Gopalakrishnamacharya, Lakshmanacharya also called Laksmanaswamy and Anantha Krishna Sarma. As already said, the music, raga, tala, and notations for all these are credited to Rallapalli Anantha Krishna Sarma.
The brothers composed these Mangalams in the early stages of their life, between the ages 10-12 to 20-22 years. Lakshmanacharya, who was afflicted with polio, died when he was only 16 years old. Lakshmanaswamy, as he was popularly called, had a mastery over the languages of Telugu and Sanskrit, and that he was composing in these languages from very early age, only establishes his genius. In addition to the Mangalams, he had also composed many Harikathas. His early death caused an irreparable loss to the Rallapalli family. In all his compositions, he used the ‘mudra’ or ‘ankita’ – “SRI MEDIPURA VASA” , which refers to the presiding deity, of the Temple in Metikunte, Sira Taluk, Tumkur district, Karnataka. This temple is very ancient and the deity is Lord Balakrishna, holding butter in both his hand, in a standing posture. It is said that this deity was installed nearly 850 years ago, by the famous Sri Vaishnavate saint, Yamanachraya. Several Sri Vaishnavate families belonging to Rayalaseema and many parts of Karnataka, worship this God.
The brothers composed these Mangalams in the early stages of their life, between the ages 10-12 to 20-22 years. Lakshmanacharya, who was afflicted with polio, died when he was only 16 years old. Lakshmanaswamy, as he was popularly called, had a mastery over the languages of Telugu and Sanskrit, and that he was composing in these languages from very early age, only establishes his genius. In addition to the Mangalams, he had also composed many Harikathas. His early death caused an irreparable loss to the Rallapalli family. In all his compositions, he used the ‘mudra’ or ‘ankita’ – “SRI MEDIPURA VASA” , which refers to the presiding deity, of the Temple in Metikunte, Sira Taluk, Tumkur district, Karnataka. This temple is very ancient and the deity is Lord Balakrishna, holding butter in both his hand, in a standing posture. It is said that this deity was installed nearly 850 years ago, by the famous Sri Vaishnavate saint, Yamanachraya. Several Sri Vaishnavate families belonging to Rayalaseema and many parts of Karnataka, worship this God.
Shri Gopalakrishnamacharya leart English at home from his brother-in-law, completed his Matriculation as a private student, and by his twentieth year started working in the Taluk office, as a ‘gumasta’. He gradually rose in the ranks to become sub-magistrate, tahasildhar and finally huzur shirastedar, before retiring from service. After retirement he developed interest in Astrology. Later he became a famous Astrologer in both the Indian and Western methods of Astrology. This lead to declining interest in his literary activities. He used the ’mudra’ or ‘ankita’ – ‘SHILAPURI GOPALAKRISHNA’ ( note Shilapuri is the Sanskrit translation of Rallapalli ) . His main literary works include two kadambaris ( novels ) – ‘Pranaya sarani’ and ‘Rambhalingana’ and another work ‘Varadabotu’.
Shri Gopalakrishnamacharya leart English at home from his brother-in-law, completed his Matriculation as a private student, and by his twentieth year started working in the Taluk office, as a ‘gumasta’. He gradually rose in the ranks to become sub-magistrate, tahasildhar and finally huzur shirastedar, before retiring from service. After retirement he developed interest in Astrology. Later he became a famous Astrologer in both the Indian and Western methods of Astrology. This lead to declining interest in his literary activities. He used the ’mudra’ or ‘ankita’ – ‘SHILAPURI GOPALAKRISHNA’ ( note Shilapuri is the Sanskrit translation of Rallapalli ) . His main literary works include two kadambaris ( novels ) – ‘Pranaya sarani’ and ‘Rambhalingana’ and another work ‘Varadabotu’.
Sri Rallapalli Anantha Krishna Sarma, composed fewer Mangalams compared to his two brothers. He used the ‘mudra’ or ‘ankita’ – ‘ASHMAPURI’ ( another Sanskrit translation of Rallapalli ) during his early ages and later used the ‘mudra’ or ‘ankita’ –ANANTA.
Sri Rallapalli Anantha Krishna Sarma, composed fewer Mangalams compared to his two brothers. He used the ‘mudra’ or ‘ankita’ – ‘ASHMAPURI’ ( another Sanskrit translation of Rallapalli ) during his early ages and later used the ‘mudra’ or ‘ankita’ –ANANTA.
Recently a hand written book of Magalams, compiled by Smt Alumelu Mangamma ( mother of Shri Rallapalli Anantakrishna Sharma ) was found in the collection of books. This book contains more than 45 mangalams. Here it is clearly mentioned that few mangalams have been composed by Smt Yadugiramma ( elder sister of Shri Rallapalli Anantakrishna Sharma. This information was hitherto not known. Based on the above book it is now updated.
Recently a hand written book of Magalams, compiled by Smt Alumelu Mangamma ( mother of Shri Rallapalli Anantakrishna Sharma ) was found in the collection of books. This book contains more than 45 mangalams. Here it is clearly mentioned that few mangalams have been composed by Smt Yadugiramma ( elder sister of Shri Rallapalli Anantakrishna Sharma. This information was hitherto not known. Based on the above book it is now updated.
For many Mangalams neither the authorship or ragam / talam details is mentioned. Few Mangalams with ankita 'durga krishna' are supposed to have been composed by H H Krishna Brahmatantra Swami of Parakala Mutt.
For many Mangalams neither the authorship or ragam / talam details is mentioned. Few Mangalams with ankita 'durga krishna' are supposed to have been composed by H H Krishna Brahmatantra Swami of Parakala Mutt.
From the lyrics of the songs, and the ‘mudra’ used, the composer of these Mangalams, can be identified.
From the lyrics of the songs, and the ‘mudra’ used, the composer of these Mangalams, can be identified.
Sl No Rallapalli Mangalam Ragam / Talam Author
Sl No Rallapalli Mangalam Ragam / Talam Author
1 Sri mathe Dheemate Nigamanta Dhamate Not mentioned Not Known
1 Sri mathe Dheemate Nigamanta Dhamate Not mentioned Not Known
2 Krishna Mangalam Kamas Ragam, Adi Talam Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
2 Krishna Mangalam Kamas Ragam, Adi Talam Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
3 Jagadeka veera Jayamangalam Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
3 Jagadeka veera Jayamangalam Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
4 Mangalam Anavaratam Hindustani Kapi, Deshadi Talam Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
4 Mangalam Anavaratam Hindustani Kapi, Deshadi Talam Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
5 Mangalanga Shoure Jaya Mangalam Natakuranji Ragam, Adi Talam Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
5 Mangalanga Shoure Jaya Mangalam Natakuranji Ragam, Adi Talam Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
6 Mangalam Sadastu Kalinga garva bhanga Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Lakshmanacharya / Lakshmanaswami
6 Mangalam Sadastu Kalinga garva bhanga Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Lakshmanacharya / Lakshmanaswami
7 Mangalam Kalinga Dorbala Surati Ragam , Mishra Chapu Talam Shri Karnamadakala Lakshmanacharya / Lakshmanaswami
7 Mangalam Kalinga Dorbala Surati Ragam , Mishra Chapu Talam Shri Karnamadakala Lakshmanacharya / Lakshmanaswami
8 Nilamanavati Manohara Kambhoji Ragam, Rupaka Talam Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
8 Nilamanavati Manohara Kambhoji Ragam, Rupaka Talam Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
9 Mangalam Sadastu Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
9 Mangalam Sadastu Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
10 Mangalam seetapataye Not mentioned Sri Rallapalli Anantakrishna Sharma
10 Mangalam seetapataye Not mentioned Sri Rallapalli Anantakrishna Sharma
11 Mangalam Suvihanga Not mentioned Sri Rallapalli Anantakrishna Sharma
11 Mangalam Suvihanga Not mentioned Sri Rallapalli Anantakrishna Sharma
12 Muradi Danava Not mentioned Smt Yadugiramma
12 Muradi Danava Not mentioned Smt Yadugiramma
13 Seetapate Sameta Rama Mangalam Not mentioned Smt Yadugiramma
13 Seetapate Sameta Rama Mangalam Not mentioned Smt Yadugiramma
14 Sri Seetapate Mangalam Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Lakshmanacharya / Lakshmanaswami
14 Sri Seetapate Mangalam Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Lakshmanacharya / Lakshmanaswami
15 Mangalam Tava Sriraghava Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Lakshmanacharya / Lakshmanaswami
15 Mangalam Tava Sriraghava Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Lakshmanacharya / Lakshmanaswami
16 Mangalam Iha Bhavate Rangapate Not mentioned Not Known
16 Mangalam Iha Bhavate Rangapate Not mentioned Not Known
17 Mangalam Sadaiva Te Not mentioned Not Known
17 Mangalam Sadaiva Te Not mentioned Not Known
18 Mangalambu Padare Bhujanga Shayiki ( Telugu) Not mentioned Not Known
18 Mangalambu Padare Bhujanga Shayiki ( Telugu) Not mentioned Not Known
19 Mangalam Iha Ranganayaka Not mentioned Not Known
19 Mangalam Iha Ranganayaka Not mentioned Not Known
20 Krishna Mangalam Bhavatu Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Lakshmanacharya / Lakshmanaswami
20 Krishna Mangalam Bhavatu Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Lakshmanacharya / Lakshmanaswami
21 Mangalam Bhavantu Te Not mentioned Not Known
21 Mangalam Bhavantu Te Not mentioned Not Known
22 Jaya Mangalam Bhavatu Not mentioned H H Krishna Brahmatantra Parakala Swamy (?)
22 Jaya Mangalam Bhavatu Not mentioned H H Krishna Brahmatantra Parakala Swamy (?)
23 Mangalani Bhujanga Bhudhara Ananda Bhairavi, Adi Talam H H Krishna Brahmatantra Parakala Swamy (?)
23 Mangalani Bhujanga Bhudhara Ananda Bhairavi, Adi Talam H H Krishna Brahmatantra Parakala Swamy (?)
24 Jalaja nayana Tava Sanmangalam Not mentioned H H Krishna Brahmatantra Parakala Swamy (?)
24 Jalaja nayana Tava Sanmangalam Not mentioned H H Krishna Brahmatantra Parakala Swamy (?)
25 Jaya mangalam Tava Not mentioned H H Krishna Brahmatantra Parakala Swamy (?)
25 Jaya mangalam Tava Not mentioned H H Krishna Brahmatantra Parakala Swamy (?)
26 Sri Vanite Sri Mahite Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
26 Sri Vanite Sri Mahite Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
27 Mangalam Janaki Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
27 Mangalam Janaki Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
28 Mangala mambujakshi Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
28 Mangala mambujakshi Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
29 Mangala Mavanisute Site Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
29 Mangala Mavanisute Site Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
30 Himamamshu Sodari Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
30 Himamamshu Sodari Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
31 Jayamangalam Tava Devi Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
31 Jayamangalam Tava Devi Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
32 Jayadharakta Jata Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
32 Jayadharakta Jata Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
33 Sri Vanite Sindhusute Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
33 Sri Vanite Sindhusute Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
34 Sri Manini Shrita Palini Not mentioned Sri Rallapalli Anantakrishna Sharma
34 Sri Manini Shrita Palini Not mentioned Sri Rallapalli Anantakrishna Sharma
35 Mangala Mambhja Ripusaha Mohana Ragam, Adi Talam Sri Rallapalli Anantakrishna Sharma
35 Mangala Mambhja Ripusaha Mohana Ragam, Adi Talam Sri Rallapalli Anantakrishna Sharma
36 Mangalam Tava Rangada Bhangura Jhajhooti Ragam, Rupaka Talam Sri Rallapalli Anantakrishna Sharma
36 Mangalam Tava Rangada Bhangura Jhajhooti Ragam, Rupaka Talam Sri Rallapalli Anantakrishna Sharma
37 Jayamangalam Jalajaala yete Not mentioned Sri Rallapalli Anantakrishna Sharma
37 Jayamangalam Jalajaala yete Not mentioned Sri Rallapalli Anantakrishna Sharma
38 Mangalani Dehime Sri Ranganayaki Not mentioned Smt Yadugiramma
38 Mangalani Dehime Sri Ranganayaki Not mentioned Smt Yadugiramma
39 Mangalam Avani sute Farz ragam, Eka Talam Shri Karnamadakala Lakshmanacharya / Lakshmanaswami
39 Mangalam Avani sute Farz ragam, Eka Talam Shri Karnamadakala Lakshmanacharya / Lakshmanaswami
40 Mangalam sadevate Not mentioned Not Known
40 Mangalam sadevate Not mentioned Not Known
41 Bhamalara Harativvare sri Mahalakshmi ki , Telugu Not mentioned Not Known
41 Bhamalara Harativvare sri Mahalakshmi ki , Telugu Not mentioned Not Known
42 Jayamangalam Te Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
42 Jayamangalam Te Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
43 Jayamangalam Vihanga Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
43 Jayamangalam Vihanga Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
44 Jatendu Mukhi Jayamangalam Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
44 Jatendu Mukhi Jayamangalam Not mentioned Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
45 Mangalam iha Madhavapriye Not mentioned Not Known
45 Mangalam iha Madhavapriye Not mentioned Not Known
46 Tava Jaya Mangalam Khamas Raga, adi talam Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
46 Tava Jaya Mangalam Khamas Raga, adi talam Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
47 Mangala Mamburuihakshi Mohana Kalyani Ragam , Rupaka talam Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
47 Mangala Mamburuihakshi Mohana Kalyani Ragam , Rupaka talam Shri Karnamadakala Gopalakrishamacharya
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