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Ārabhi

Janya of Sankarābharaṇam (29) — audava ascent, sampūrṇa descent

Heroic, opening kīrtanas

Ārōhaṇa (ascending)

  1. S
  2. R₂
  3. M₁
  4. P
  5. D₂

Avarōhaṇa (descending)

  1. N₃
  2. D₂
  3. P
  4. M₁
  5. G₃
  6. R₂
  7. 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.

Time: Daytime to early evening.Rasa: Vīra and bhakti.Position: main

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

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Ārabhi — Karunattu