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Varali Geetham

Lesson 17 · Varali · Roopakam

Lesson 17VaraliRoopakamIntermediate39th Melakarta janyam
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Rāga
Varali
39th Melakarta janyam
Ārohaṇam (Ascent)
S G₃ R₂ G₃ M₂ P D₁ N₃ Ṡ
Avarohaṇam (Descent)
Ṡ N₃ D₁ P M₂ G₃ R₂ S
Tāla & Details
Roopakam
intermediate
Deity: Vishnu
Source: PCM Book 1, Lesson 17, p.62
Pallavi (Opening Line)
Varāḷi rāgē
Meaning (from PCM Book 1)

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

Pedagogical Note

Varali has a vakra (zigzag) arohanam — G₃ R₂ G₃ is a characteristic phrase. This introduces the concept of vakra ragas.

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