Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₁
G₁
M₁
P
D₂
N₂
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₂
D₂
P
M₁
G₁
R₁
S
Western equivalent:Locrian ♮6
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Tempo
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Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₁G₁M₁PD₂N₂Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₂D₂PM₁G₁R₁S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)
Aarohanam — ascending scale
S R₁ G₁ M₁ P D₂ N₂ Ṡ
Avarohanam — descending scale
Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₁ R₁ S
Tambura Drone
Pṣ·S·S·Ṣ
About this Raga
Vanaspati introduces D2 (chatusruti dhaivata), creating a more open melodic structure compared with the earlier ragas in the chakra. This change produces a slightly more balanced tonal character. Although still rarely elaborated in concert settings, Vanaspati demonstrates the expanding tonal possibilities within the Indu chakra. The raga's melodic contour becomes clearer when phrases emphasize M1–P–D2–N2.
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
The raga's melodic contour becomes clearer when phrases emphasize M1–P–D2–N2.
Compositions & Snippets
- Parvati Pate — Muthuswami Dikshitar
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Quick Reference
Typemelakarta
Melakarta #4
ChakraIndu
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternLocrian ♮6
Janya Ragas (1)
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R. Vedavalli
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