Charukesi

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Rasa: Melancholy, Devotion

Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R2
G3
M1
P
D1
N2
S'
Avarohanam (Descending)
S'
N2
D1
P
M1
G3
R2
S
Western equivalent:Harmonic Minor (variant)
Audio Playback
Voice
Tempo
60 BPM
Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR2G3M1PD1N2S'
Avarohanam (Descending)
S'N2D1PM1G3R2S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)

Aarohanam — ascending scale

S R2 G3 M1 P D1 N2 S'

Avarohanam — descending scale

S' N2 D1 P M1 G3 R2 S

About this Raga

The 26th Melakarta, also performed as a Janya. Charukesi has an unusual combination of G3 (sharp third) with D1 and N2 (flat sixth and seventh), creating a distinctive, melancholic character that bridges major and minor tonalities.

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Quick Reference
Typejanya
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternHarmonic Minor (variant)