Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₂
G₂
M₁
P
D₁
N₃
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₃
D₁
P
M₁
G₂
R₂
S
Western equivalent:Dorian ♭6
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Tempo
60 BPM
Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₂G₂M₁PD₁N₃Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₃D₁PM₁G₂R₂S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)
Aarohanam — ascending scale
S R₂ G₂ M₁ P D₁ N₃ Ṡ
Avarohanam — descending scale
Ṡ N₃ D₁ P M₁ G₂ R₂ S
Tambura Drone
Pṣ·S·S·Ṣ
About this Raga
Keeravani is a powerful and emotionally intense raga known for its dramatic character. The combination R2–G2–M1–D1–N3 creates a striking tonal contrast between the flat lower swaras and the bright N3. The raga has a strong and somewhat fierce character that can convey intensity, devotion, and emotional depth. Keeravani is widely performed in concerts and is particularly suited for dramatic compositions and improvisation.
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
The dramatic contrast between flat lower swaras and bright N3 defines Keeravani's intense character.
Compositions & Snippets
- Kaligiyunte Kada — Tyagaraja
- Ambavani Nannu Brova — Muthuswami Dikshitar
- Nee Bhakti Bhagya Sudha — Tyagaraja
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Signature Tune (Alapana)
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Quick Reference
Typemelakarta
Melakarta #21
ChakraVeda
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternDorian ♭6
Keeravani — Carnatic Classical
Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer
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