Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₁
G₂
M₂
P
D₂
N₃
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₃
D₂
P
M₂
G₂
R₁
S
Western equivalent:Phrygian ♮4♮6♮7
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Tempo
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Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₁G₂M₂PD₂N₃Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₃D₂PM₂G₂R₁S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)
Aarohanam — ascending scale
S R₁ G₂ M₂ P D₂ N₃ Ṡ
Avarohanam — descending scale
Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₂ G₂ R₁ S
Tambura Drone
Pṣ·S·S·Ṣ
About this Raga
Suvarnangi is one of the more attractive ragas in this chakra. The combination D2–N3 produces a bright and expressive melodic character. The name Suvarnangi means 'golden-bodied,' suggesting brilliance and beauty. The raga has a distinctive melodic personality and can convey devotion, brightness, and subtle emotional intensity.
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
The upper register movement toward N3–S' provides one of the raga's most recognizable melodic highlights.
Compositions & Snippets
- Siddhi Vinayakam — Muthuswami Dikshitar
- Melakarta series — Koteeswara Iyer
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Quick Reference
Typemelakarta
Melakarta #47
ChakraVasu
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternPhrygian ♮4♮6♮7
Suvarnangi — Learn Carnatic Music
R. Vedavalli
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