Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₁
G₃
M₂
P
D₂
N₃
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₃
D₂
P
M₂
G₃
R₁
S
Western equivalent:Phrygian ♮3♮4♮6♮7
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Tempo
60 BPM
Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₁G₃M₂PD₂N₃Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₃D₂PM₂G₃R₁S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)
Aarohanam — ascending scale
S R₁ G₃ M₂ P D₂ N₃ Ṡ
Avarohanam — descending scale
Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₂ G₃ R₁ S
Tambura Drone
Pṣ·S·S·Ṣ
About this Raga
Gamanashrama combines D2 and N3, producing a bright and expressive tonal character. The raga's melodic movement can convey intensity and devotion, and it has a distinctive personality when rendered with appropriate gamaka. Although not among the most frequently elaborated ragas in mainstream concerts, Gamanashrama offers interesting melodic possibilities and has been used effectively in compositions.
Jiva & Nyasa Swaras
Jiva Swaras (life-giving notes)
M₂N₃
Nyasa Swaras (resting/ending notes)
PṠ
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
S R₁ G₃ M₂ P
M₂ P D₂ N₃ Ṡ
Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₂ G₃ R₁ S
Compositions & Snippets
- Himadri Suthe Pahimam — Muthuswami Dikshitar
- Melakarta series — Koteeswara Iyer
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Signature Tune (Alapana)
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Famous Compositions
Ihame Sukhamu
Koteeswara Iyer · Khanda Chapu
Sree Meenakshi
Muthuswami Dikshitar · Roopaka
Idi Neeku Nyayama
Mysore Vasudevachar · Misra Chapu
Quick Reference
Typemelakarta
Melakarta #53
ChakraBrahma
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternPhrygian ♮3♮4♮6♮7
Janya Ragas (5)