Hindolam Geetham

Lesson 19 · Hindolam · Roopakam

Lesson 19HindolamRoopakamIntermediate20th Melakarta janyam

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P̣·S·S·Ṣ

Rāga

Hindolam

20th Melakarta janyam

Ārohaṇam (Ascent)

S G₂ M₁ D₁ N₂ Ṡ

Avarohaṇam (Descent)

Ṡ N₂ D₁ M₁ G₂ S

Tāla & Details

Roopakam

intermediate

Deity: Vishnu

Source: PCM Book 1, Lesson 19, p.66

Pallavi (Opening Line)

Hindōḷam rāgē

Meaning (from PCM Book 1)

In the raga Hindolam, I sing the praises of the Lord.

Pedagogical Note

Hindolam is a pentatonic raga (audava-audava) — it omits R and P. One of the most evocative ragas in Carnatic music.

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