Ārabhi
Janya of Sankarābharaṇam (29) — audava ascent, sampūrṇa descent
Heroic, opening kīrtanas
Ārōhaṇa (ascending)
- S
- R₂
- M₁
- P
- D₂
Avarōhaṇa (descending)
- N₃
- D₂
- P
- M₁
- G₃
- R₂
- S
Signature phrase
S R₂ M₁ P D₂ Ṡ
The pakad (catch-phrase) is the 4-8 svara motif that defines this raga's identity. Internalise this phrase first — it's what your ear reaches for when the raga returns to its home base.
When to play
Pañcaratna performance or weighty main slot. Excellent for tanam-style delivery.
Gamaka signature
Strong Sa–Pa axis; Ri and Dha take crisp kampita. Signature: S R M P D Ṡ.
Historical context
One of the five ghana ragas (Nāṭa, Gauḷa, Ārabhi, Varāḷi, Śrī). Hosts Tyāgarāja's Pañcaratna 'Sādhinchene'.
Key compositions to hear first
- Sādhinchene — Tyāgarāja (Pañcaratna)
- Nārāyaṇa Ninna Nāma — Purandara Dāsa
Listen to Ārabhi
Arōhaṇa-avarōhaṇa exposition with tampura drone.
Kṛtis in this rāga· 4 entries across 3 composers
TyāgarājaCarnatic Trinity (Tri-mūrti) — the foundational period · 2 kṛtis
- Sādhinchēnē · Ādi Tāla · 86 BPM
- Eti Janmamidi · Ādi Tāla · 80 BPM
Muttuswāmi DīkṣitarCarnatic Trinity (Tri-mūrti) — the foundational period · 1 kṛti
- Śrī Tyāgarājesvara · Ādi Tāla · 64 BPM
Pāpanāsam ŚivanPost-Trinity — Tamil Tyāgarāja · 1 kṛti
- Gajānana Yutam · Rūpaka Tāla · 120 BPM
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Similar ragas
No Parijat notes for this raga yet — the catalog covers 77 of 81 living ragas.