Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₁
G₃
M₁
P
D₂
N₃
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₃
D₂
P
M₁
G₃
R₁
S
Western equivalent:Phrygian ♮3♮6♮7
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Tempo
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Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₁G₃M₁PD₂N₃Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₃D₂PM₁G₃R₁S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)
Aarohanam — ascending scale
S R₁ G₃ M₁ P D₂ N₃ Ṡ
Avarohanam — descending scale
Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₁ S
Tambura Drone
Pṣ·S·S·Ṣ
About this Raga
Suryakantam is a bright and expressive raga within the Agni chakra. The combination D2–N3 produces a vivid tonal color that contrasts with the softer swaras of earlier ragas in the group. The name suggests the brilliance of the sun, and the raga indeed has a luminous and energetic character. While not among the most frequently elaborated ragas, Suryakantam has a distinctive melodic identity and appears in several compositions.
Jiva & Nyasa Swaras
Jiva Swaras (life-giving notes)
G₃N₃
Nyasa Swaras (resting/ending notes)
PS
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
S R₁ G₃ M₁ P
M₁ P D₂ N₃ Ṡ
Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₁
Compositions & Snippets
- Suryamurte Namostute — Muthuswami Dikshitar
- Parama Purusha Jagadeesha — Traditional repertoire
- Ninne Nera Namminanu — Tyagaraja(attributed in some traditions)
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Famous Compositions
Muddumomu
Tyagaraja · Adi
Sree Samhapanasheve
Muthuswami Dikshitar · Adi
Kanavendamo
Koteeswara Iyer · Roopaka
Quick Reference
Typemelakarta
Melakarta #17
ChakraAgni
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternPhrygian ♮3♮6♮7
Janya Ragas (2)
Suryakantam — Learn Carnatic Music
R. Vedavalli
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