In history, this was called as Ranjani, a Nishada Murchana in the Sadja Grana. In its formation, one may be observed as bith sadja-Panchama and Sadja-MadhyamaSamvadi dvandva combinations.This is the fundamental raga in which a beginner starts his lessons in the Hindustani style of music. This is a Major Diatonic scale in Western style of Music.
29th Melam. 5th Chakra, 5th Ragam.
Dheera Shankarabaranam, according to the 72 Mela scheme.
Moorchana: srgmpdnṡ–ṡndpmgrs
Swarasthanas: Shadjam, Chatushruti Rishabam, Anthara Gandharam, Suddha Madyamam, Panchamam, Chatushruti Daivatam, Kakali Nishadham
Major Raga. Many Janya Ragas.
All swaras are Raga Chhaya Swaras.
Sarva Swara Gamaka Varika Rakti Ragam
Heavy Scope for Raga Alapana
Hindustani Equivalent: Bilaval
Compositions start with: s, g, m, p
Graha Swaras: Ga,Ma, Sa, and higher Sa
JIva swaras: Ga
Amsa and Nyasa Swaras: Ga,Pa,and Sa
Compositions:
◦ Geetham:
▪ *Govindhachuda—*MatyaThalam
◦ Varnam:
▪ *SamiNinne—*Adi—VeenaKuppaiyyar
▪ *Chalamela—*Ata—Swati Tirunal Maharaja
◦ Kriti:
▪ *SwaraRagaSudha—*Adi—Tyagaraja
▪ *AkshayaLingaVibho—*MisraChapu—Tyagaraja▪ *SarojaDhalaNetri—*Adi—SyamaSastri
Manasuswadhina---Thyagaraja
Yendukupeddala----Thyagaraja