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Harikāmbhōji

Melakarta 28 — Chakra 5 (Bāṇa (Arrow))

Ārōhaṇa (ascending)

  1. S
  2. R₂
  3. G₃
  4. M₁
  5. P
  6. D₂
  7. N₂

Avarōhaṇa (descending)

  1. N₂
  2. D₂
  3. P
  4. M₁
  5. G₃
  6. R₂
  7. S

Signature phrase

S R₂ G₃ M₁ P D₂ N₂ 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.

Listen to Harikāmbhōji

Arōhaṇa-avarōhaṇa exposition with tampura drone.

Kṛtis in this rāga· 18 entries across 2 composers

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Sangeet Parijat — Ahobala's notes

Graha (opening)
Sa
Aṁśa (king svara)
Pa
Nyāsa (rest svara)
Sa
Time
After 2nd prahara
Gīti
Sādhāraṇī
Gamaka
kampita

Ahobala's grama-raga parent of Kāmbhōji's family. Pa as amsha + kaiśiki Ni (N₂) in descent — the same descent shape Kāmbhōji inherits.

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