Carnatic Music Encyclopedia

Raga Sangrah

रागसंग्रह — A Treasury of Ragas

Explore the complete 72 Melakarta system, learn raga identification through active listening, compose with authentic Carnatic notation, and contribute to a living database of 150+ years of music.

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72
Melakarta Ragas
200+
Janya Ragas
12
Notes per Octave
3
Octave Sthayi
8+
Major Composers

Everything You Need

From beginner listening guides to advanced composition tools — a complete Carnatic music learning ecosystem.

How to Learn Raga Identification

A proven methodology from Carnatic music pedagogy — from active listening to theoretical mastery.

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Listen Actively

Start with beginner ragas. Hear the signature phrases and mood of each raga.

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2

Learn the Notes

Study Arohana/Avarohana. Identify which of the 12 swaras each raga uses.

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3

Study Compositions

Progress from Geetam → Varnam → Kriti. Each form deepens raga understanding.

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4

Identify & Compare

Use the raga quiz and comparison tools to sharpen your identification skills.

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The Soul of Carnatic Music: Gamakas

Gamakas are the ornamentations that give Carnatic music its distinctive character. A single note played with different gamakas can evoke entirely different emotions — making the same scale sound like completely different ragas.

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Kampita
Oscillation
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Jaru
Slide up
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Jaru
Slide down
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Sphurita
Touch & release
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Andola
Slow oscillation
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Tribhinna
Three-note ornament

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