Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₃
G₃
M₁
P
D₁
N₃
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₃
D₁
P
M₁
G₃
R₃
S
Western equivalent:Lydian ♭3♭6♮7
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Tempo
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Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₃G₃M₁PD₁N₃Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₃D₁PM₁G₃R₃S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)
Aarohanam — ascending scale
S R₃ G₃ M₁ P D₁ N₃ Ṡ
Avarohanam — descending scale
Ṡ N₃ D₁ P M₁ G₃ R₃ S
Tambura Drone
Pṣ·S·S·Ṣ
About this Raga
Gangeyabhushani continues the Ritu chakra with the introduction of N3. This creates a brighter and more striking melodic color compared with the previous ragas in the group. The raga has a somewhat dramatic tonal quality, particularly in the upper register where the movement toward N3–S' becomes prominent. The raga's name evokes the imagery of the sacred river Ganga, suggesting purity and radiance.
Jiva & Nyasa Swaras
Jiva Swaras (life-giving notes)
M₁N₃
Nyasa Swaras (resting/ending notes)
PṠ
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
S R₃ G₃ M₁ P
P D₁ N₃ Ṡ
Ṡ N₃ D₁ P M₁ G₃ R₃ S
Compositions & Snippets
- Melakarta composition cycles — Various composers(all 72 ragas series)
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Quick Reference
Typemelakarta
Melakarta #33
ChakraRitu
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternLydian ♭3♭6♮7
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R. Vedavalli
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