Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₁
G₂
M₁
P
D₃
N₃
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₃
D₃
P
M₁
G₂
R₁
S
Western equivalent:Phrygian ♮5
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Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₁G₂M₁PD₃N₃Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₃D₃PM₁G₂R₁S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)
Aarohanam — ascending scale
S R₁ G₂ M₁ P D₃ N₃ Ṡ
Avarohanam — descending scale
Ṡ N₃ D₃ P M₁ G₂ R₁ S
Tambura Drone
Pṣ·S·S·Ṣ
About this Raga
Rupavati concludes the Netra chakra with the bright D3–N3 combination. This pairing produces a vivid tonal brilliance and gives the raga a striking melodic identity. Although Rupavati is not commonly elaborated in mainstream concerts, it remains an important Melakarta raga within the theoretical framework of Carnatic music.
Jiva & Nyasa Swaras
Jiva Swaras (life-giving notes)
M₁N₃
Nyasa Swaras (resting/ending notes)
PṠ
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
P D₃ N₃ Ṡ
Ṡ N₃ D₃ P M₁
S R₁ G₂ M₁ P
Compositions & Snippets
- Ne Morabettite — Tyagaraja
- Sri Krishnam Bhajare — Muthuswami Dikshitar
- Naal Aaguthe — Koteeswara Iyer
- Palayamam Sree Parvatha Nandini — Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna
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Famous Compositions
Neemore Betina
Tyagaraja · Triputa
Sree Krishna Bhajare
Muthuswami Dikshitar · Roopaka
Paalmaruva
Koteeswara Iyer · Adi
Quick Reference
Typemelakarta
Melakarta #12
ChakraNetra
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternPhrygian ♮5
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