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