Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₂
G₃
M₁
P
D₁
N₂
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₂
D₁
P
M₁
G₃
R₂
S
Western equivalent:Mixolydian ♭6
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Tempo
60 BPM
Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₂G₃M₁PD₁N₂Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₂D₁PM₁G₃R₂S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)
Aarohanam — ascending scale
S R₂ G₃ M₁ P D₁ N₂ Ṡ
Avarohanam — descending scale
Ṡ N₂ D₁ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S
Tambura Drone
Pṣ·S·S·Ṣ
About this Raga
Charukesi is a highly expressive and versatile raga known for its emotional depth and melodic beauty. The combination R2–G3–M1–D1–N2 creates a distinctive tonal character that can convey devotion, pathos, and emotional intensity. The raga has become popular among modern performers because of its expressive flexibility and distinctive melodic flavor. Charukesi corresponds broadly to the Harmonic Minor scale in Western music.
Jiva & Nyasa Swaras
Jiva Swaras (life-giving notes)
M₁D₁
Nyasa Swaras (resting/ending notes)
PṠ
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
S R₂ G₃ M₁ P
P D₁ N₂ Ṡ
Ṡ N₂ D₁ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S
Compositions & Snippets
- Adamodi Galade — Tyagaraja
- Kripaya Palaya — Muthuswami Dikshitar
- Innum En Manam — Papanasam Sivan
- Karunai Varumo — Papanasam Sivan
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Famous Compositions
Adamodi Galade
Tyagaraja · Adi
Kripaya Palaya
Swathi Thirunal · Misra Chapu
Innum Ennai (Varnam)
Lalgudi Jayaraman · Adi
Quick Reference
Typemelakarta
Melakarta #26
ChakraBana
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternMixolydian ♭6
Charukesi — Violin Recital
Lalgudi G. Jayaraman
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