Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₂
G₂
M₂
P
D₃
N₃
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₃
D₃
P
M₂
G₂
R₂
S
Western equivalent:Dorian ♮4♮5
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Tempo
60 BPM
Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₂G₂M₂PD₃N₃Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₃D₃PM₂G₂R₂S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)
Aarohanam — ascending scale
S R₂ G₂ M₂ P D₃ N₃ Ṡ
Avarohanam — descending scale
Ṡ N₃ D₃ P M₂ G₂ R₂ S
Tambura Drone
Pṣ·S·S·Ṣ
About this Raga
Neetimati concludes the Disi chakra with the bright D3–N3 pairing. This combination produces a vivid and energetic tonal character. Although it is less frequently elaborated than some of the other ragas in the chakra, Neetimati remains an important part of the Melakarta system and demonstrates the full range of tonal possibilities created by the R2–G2–M2 framework.
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
The brilliance of the raga is particularly noticeable in phrases approaching N3–S'.
Compositions & Snippets
- Melakarta composition cycles — Various composers(72-raga system)
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Quick Reference
Typemelakarta
Melakarta #60
ChakraDisi
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternDorian ♮4♮5
Janya Ragas (1)
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R. Vedavalli
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