Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₁
G₁
M₁
P
D₂
N₃
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₃
D₂
P
M₁
G₁
R₁
S
Western equivalent:Locrian ♮6♮7
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Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₁G₁M₁PD₂N₃Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₃D₂PM₁G₁R₁S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)
Aarohanam — ascending scale
S R₁ G₁ M₁ P D₂ N₃ Ṡ
Avarohanam — descending scale
Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₁ G₁ R₁ S
Tambura Drone
Pṣ·S·S·Ṣ
About this Raga
Manavati combines D2 and N3, producing a brighter tonal structure than the earlier ragas of the chakra. This pairing allows the raga to sound slightly more open and expressive. Although it remains relatively rare in concert repertoire, Manavati demonstrates the gradual expansion of melodic possibilities within the Melakarta framework. The raga's identity is often highlighted through phrases moving toward N3–S'.
Jiva & Nyasa Swaras
Jiva Swaras (life-giving notes)
M₁P
Nyasa Swaras (resting/ending notes)
PṠ
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
S R₁ G₁ M₁ P
P D₂ N₃ Ṡ
Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₁
Compositions & Snippets
- Evaritho Nee Delpudu — Tyagaraja
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Famous Compositions
Evarito Ne Delpudu
Tyagaraja · Adi
Nijabhaktim
Koteeswara Iyer · Roopaka
Sree Hanumantam
Muthuswami Dikshitar · Adi
Quick Reference
Typemelakarta
Melakarta #5
ChakraIndu
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternLocrian ♮6♮7
Janya Ragas (1)
Manavati — Learn Carnatic Music
R. Vedavalli
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