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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