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Chakravakam

Chakravakam

Rasa: Serene, Devotional

melakartasampoornaAgni Chakra#16
Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₁
G₃
M₁
P
D₂
N₂
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₂
D₂
P
M₁
G₃
R₁
S
Western equivalent:Phrygian ♮3♮6
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Tempo
60 BPM
Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₁G₃M₁PD₂N₂Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₂D₂PM₁G₃R₁S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)

Aarohanam — ascending scale

S R₁ G₃ M₁ P D₂ N₂ Ṡ

Avarohanam — descending scale

Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₁ S

Tambura Drone
About this Raga

Chakravakam is a beautiful and expressive raga known for its lyrical and devotional character. The combination R1–G3–M1–D2–N2 produces a balanced and graceful melodic structure. The raga is widely performed in concerts and is particularly favored for slow, meditative compositions. Its name refers to the chakravaka bird, symbolizing longing and devotion. Chakravakam is associated with the emotion of devotional love and is frequently used in bhajan and kriti settings.

Jiva & Nyasa Swaras
Jiva Swaras (life-giving notes)
G₃D₂
Nyasa Swaras (resting/ending notes)
PṠ
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
S R₁ G₃ M₁ P
P D₂ N₂ Ṡ
Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₁ S
Compositions & Snippets
  • Etula Brotuvo — Tyagaraja
  • Sugunamule Cheppukoni — Tyagaraja
  • Gajananayutam — Muthuswami Dikshitar

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Signature Tune (Alapana)

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Famous Compositions
Etula Brotuvo
Tyagaraja · Triputa
Gajananayutham
Muthuswami Dikshitar · Adi
Sugunamule
Tyagaraja · Roopaka
Quick Reference
Typemelakarta
Melakarta #16
ChakraAgni
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternPhrygian ♮3♮6

Chakravakam — Pancharatna Kritis

Tyagaraja

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Chakravakam — Pancharatna Kritis

Tyagaraja