Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₁
G₂
M₂
P
D₂
N₂
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₂
D₂
P
M₂
G₂
R₁
S
Western equivalent:Phrygian ♮4♮6
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Voice
Tempo
60 BPM
Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₁G₂M₂PD₂N₂Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₂D₂PM₂G₂R₁S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)
Aarohanam — ascending scale
S R₁ G₂ M₂ P D₂ N₂ Ṡ
Avarohanam — descending scale
Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₂ G₂ R₁ S
Tambura Drone
Pṣ·S·S·Ṣ
About this Raga
Shadvidhamargini introduces the combination D2–N2, producing a more balanced melodic structure compared with the earlier ragas in the chakra. The name suggests 'the path of six methods,' reflecting its structured and systematic nature. The raga has a dignified and somewhat scholarly tonal character. Also known as: Simhendramadhyama. Also known as: Suvarnangi. Also known as: Poorvikalyani.
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
The raga's melodic personality becomes clearer in medium-tempo compositions where the phrase M2–P–D2–N2–S' is emphasized.
Compositions & Snippets
- Melakarta composition cycles — Various composers(theoretical studies)
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Signature Tune (Alapana)
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Quick Reference
Typemelakarta
Melakarta #46
ChakraVasu
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternPhrygian ♮4♮6
Janya Ragas (2)