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Shubhapantuvarali

Shubhapantuvarali

Rasa: Auspicious

melakartasampoornaVasu Chakra#45
Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₁
G₂
M₂
P
D₁
N₃
Avarohanam (Descending)
N₃
D₁
P
M₂
G₂
R₁
S
Western equivalent:Phrygian ♮4♮7♮6
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Tempo
60 BPM
Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₁G₂M₂PD₁N₃
Avarohanam (Descending)
N₃D₁PM₂G₂R₁S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)

Aarohanam — ascending scale

S R₁ G₂ M₂ P D₁ N₃ Ṡ

Avarohanam — descending scale

Ṡ N₃ D₁ P M₂ G₂ R₁ S

Tambura Drone
About this Raga

Shubhapantuvarali is one of the most powerful and emotionally intense ragas in Carnatic music. It is widely recognized for its ability to convey profound devotion, pathos, and spiritual yearning. The raga's melodic structure creates a deeply expressive soundscape, making it especially effective in slow, meditative elaboration. The raga has become a staple in Carnatic concerts and is often chosen for elaborate alapana and kriti presentations.

Jiva & Nyasa Swaras
Jiva Swaras (life-giving notes)
G₂M₂N₃
Nyasa Swaras (resting/ending notes)
G₂P
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
S R₁ G₂ M₂ P
M₂ P D₁ N₃ Ṡ
Ṡ N₃ D₁ P M₂ G₂ R₁ S
Compositions & Snippets
  • Ennalu Oorake — Tyagaraja
  • Sri Satyanarayanam — Muthuswami Dikshitar
  • Paramapurusha Jagadeeshwara — Mysore Vasudevachar
  • Saravanabhava Guhane — Papanasam Sivan

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Signature Tune (Alapana)

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Famous Compositions
Ennalu Urage
Tyagaraja · Misra Chapu
Sri Satyanarayanam
Muthuswami Dikshitar · Roopaka
Velane
Koteeswara Iyer · Adi
Quick Reference
Typemelakarta
Melakarta #45
ChakraVasu
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternPhrygian ♮4♮7♮6

Shubhapantuvarali — Carnatic Classical

Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

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Shubhapantuvarali — Carnatic Classical

Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer