Shankarabharanam

  • 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

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