Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₁
G₁
M₂
P
D₃
N₃
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₃
D₃
P
M₂
G₁
R₁
S
Western equivalent:Locrian ♮4♮5
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Tempo
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Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₁G₁M₂PD₃N₃Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₃D₃PM₂G₁R₁S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)
Aarohanam — ascending scale
S R₁ G₁ M₂ P D₃ N₃ Ṡ
Avarohanam — descending scale
Ṡ N₃ D₃ P M₂ G₁ R₁ S
Tambura Drone
Pṣ·S·S·Ṣ
About this Raga
Raghupriya concludes the Rishi chakra with the bright D3–N3 pairing. This combination produces a vivid and energetic tonal profile compared with the other ragas in the group. The raga has a striking melodic identity that can convey intensity and brilliance. Despite its theoretical prominence, Raghupriya is not widely elaborated in concert practice.
Jiva & Nyasa Swaras
Jiva Swaras (life-giving notes)
M₂N₃
Nyasa Swaras (resting/ending notes)
PṠ
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
S R₁ G₁ M₂ P
P D₃ N₃ Ṡ
Ṡ N₃ D₃ P M₂ G₁ R₁ S
Compositions & Snippets
- Melakarta composition sets — Various composers(theoretical studies)
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Famous Compositions
Sadananda
Koteeswara Iyer · Adi
Himagiri
Muthuswami Dikshitar · Adi
Raghupriya
Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna · Adi
Quick Reference
Typemelakarta
Melakarta #42
ChakraRishi
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternLocrian ♮4♮5
Raghupriya — Learn Carnatic Music
R. Vedavalli
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