Iravu Pahar

Lesson 4 · Suddha Dhanyasi · Tishra Triputa

Lesson 4Suddha DhanyasiTishra TriputaBeginner8th Melakarta janyam

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P̣·S·S·Ṣ

Rāga

Suddha Dhanyasi

8th Melakarta janyam

Ārohaṇam (Ascent)

S G₂ M₁ P N₂ Ṡ

Avarohaṇam (Descent)

Ṡ N₂ P M₁ G₂ R₁ S

Tāla & Details

Tishra Triputa

beginner

Deity: Muruha (Subrahmanya)

Source: PCM Book 1, Lesson 4, p.36

Pallavi (Opening Line)

Iravu pahar ninnai

Meaning (from PCM Book 1)

O son of Shiva, Lord Muruha, please bless me so that I am able to sing your praises day and night.

Pedagogical Note

Suddha Dhanyasi is a pentatonic raga derived from Todi (8th Melakarta). It omits R and D.

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