Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₂
G₃
M₁
P
D₁
N₁
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₁
D₁
P
M₁
G₃
R₂
S
Western equivalent:Mixolydian ♭6♭7
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Tempo
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Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₂G₃M₁PD₁N₁Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₁D₁PM₁G₃R₂S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)
Aarohanam — ascending scale
S R₂ G₃ M₁ P D₁ N₁ Ṡ
Avarohanam — descending scale
Ṡ N₁ D₁ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S
Tambura Drone
Pṣ·S·S·Ṣ
About this Raga
Mararanjani begins the Bana chakra with the swara framework R2–G3–M1–D1–N1. The raga has a serious and contemplative character due to the use of the softer D1 and N1. While it is not frequently elaborated in concerts, Mararanjani demonstrates the evolving tonal palette of the Melakarta system as the R2–G3 framework introduces new melodic possibilities.
Jiva & Nyasa Swaras
Jiva Swaras (life-giving notes)
G₃M₁
Nyasa Swaras (resting/ending notes)
PṠ
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
S R₂ G₃ M₁ P
P D₁ N₁ Ṡ
Ṡ N₁ D₁ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S
Compositions & Snippets
- Melakarta composition cycles — Various composers(all 72 ragas series)
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Famous Compositions
Manasa Sree Ramachandruni
Tyagaraja · Adi
Sharavati
Muthuswami Dikshitar · Adi
Ramasreye
Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna · Adi
Quick Reference
Typemelakarta
Melakarta #25
ChakraBana
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternMixolydian ♭6♭7
Mararanjani — Learn Carnatic Music
R. Vedavalli
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