Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₃
G₃
M₁
P
D₁
N₁
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₁
D₁
P
M₁
G₃
R₃
S
Western equivalent:Lydian ♭3♭6♭7
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Tempo
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Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₃G₃M₁PD₁N₁Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₁D₁PM₁G₃R₃S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)
Aarohanam — ascending scale
S R₃ G₃ M₁ P D₁ N₁ Ṡ
Avarohanam — descending scale
Ṡ N₁ D₁ P M₁ G₃ R₃ S
Tambura Drone
Pṣ·S·S·Ṣ
About this Raga
Yagapriya begins the Ritu chakra and features the unusual pairing of R3 and G3. This combination produces a bright but slightly tense tonal atmosphere. Because of this close interval relationship, the raga can sound somewhat sharp if rendered purely as a scale. However, with careful phrase development and gamaka application, it reveals a unique melodic personality. The raga tends to convey a serious and somewhat austere mood.
Jiva & Nyasa Swaras
Jiva Swaras (life-giving notes)
R₃M₁
Nyasa Swaras (resting/ending notes)
PṠ
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
S R₃ G₃ M₁ P
M₁ P D₁ N₁ Ṡ
Ṡ N₁ D₁ P M₁ G₃ R₃ S
Compositions & Snippets
- Melakarta composition series — Various composers(all 72 ragas series)
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Famous Compositions
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Quick Reference
Typemelakarta
Melakarta #31
ChakraRitu
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternLydian ♭3♭6♭7
Yagapriya — Learn Carnatic Music
R. Vedavalli
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