Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₃
G₃
M₁
P
D₂
N₂
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₂
D₂
P
M₁
G₃
R₃
S
Western equivalent:Lydian ♭3
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Tempo
60 BPM
Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₃G₃M₁PD₂N₂Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₂D₂PM₁G₃R₃S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)
Aarohanam — ascending scale
S R₃ G₃ M₁ P D₂ N₂ Ṡ
Avarohanam — descending scale
Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₃ S
Tambura Drone
Pṣ·S·S·Ṣ
About this Raga
Vagadheeswari is one of the more musically accessible ragas within the Ritu chakra. The combination D2–N2 softens the otherwise sharp tonal framework created by R3–G3, resulting in a raga that feels more balanced and expressive. The name of the raga refers to Saraswati, the goddess of speech and music, and the melodic character of the raga reflects a dignified and scholarly quality.
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
The raga's melodic personality becomes clear through phrases emphasizing M1–P–D2–N2–S'.
Compositions & Snippets
- Paramatmudu Velige — Tyagaraja
- Melakarta series — Koteeswara Iyer
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Signature Tune (Alapana)
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