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Madhyamāvati

Janya of Kharaharapriyā (22) — audava

Auspicious, mangalam-closing raga

Ārōhaṇa (ascending)

  1. S
  2. R₂
  3. M₁
  4. P
  5. N₂

Avarōhaṇa (descending)

  1. N₂
  2. P
  3. M₁
  4. R₂
  5. S

Signature phrase

S R₂ M₁ P 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.

When to play

Concert closing (maṅgaḷam) and as a quiet post-main benediction. Also taught early for its five-note clarity.

Time: Any time as a closer; classically evening benediction.Rasa: Śānta and bhakti.Position: closing

Gamaka signature

Ri and Ni take restrained kampita; Ma and Pa are held firm. Signature phrase: S R M P N Ṡ.

Historical context

Janya of Kharaharapriyā (mela 22). The standard maṅgaḷam raga in modern kutcheri structure — the listener's last taste of the program.

Key compositions to hear first

  • Rama Kathā Sudhā — Tyāgarāja
  • Muchchaṭa Brahmādulaku — Tyāgarāja

Listen to Madhyamāvati

Arōhaṇa-avarōhaṇa exposition with tampura drone.

Kṛtis in this rāga· 9 entries across 6 composers

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Sangeet Parijat — Ahobala's notes

Graha (opening)
Sa
Aṁśa (king svara)
Ma
Nyāsa (rest svara)
Sa
Time
All times
Gīti
Sādhāraṇī
Gamaka
kampita

Maṅgalam-closing raga — Parijat lists it as an all-time auspicious form. Ma amsha gives the resolving character that makes it the canonical close.

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