Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₂
G₁
M₁
P
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₁
D₁
P
M₁
G₁
R₂
S
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Tempo
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Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₂G₁M₁PṠ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₁D₁PM₁G₁R₂S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)
Aarohanam — ascending scale
S R₂ G₁ M₁ P Ṡ
Avarohanam — descending scale
Ṡ N₁ D₁ P M₁ G₁ R₂ S
Tambura Drone
Pṣ·S·S·Ṣ
About this Raga
Pūrṇalaliṭa is an extremely rare and scholarly raga belonging to the 39th Melakarta (Jhaṅkāradhvani). It features the very low, almost vivadi sounding G₁ and N₁. The omission of the Dhaivatam and Nishadam in the ascent makes the transition from Panchamam directly to the Upper Shadjam very stark. The raga has a vintage, slightly archaic feel and requires precise intonation.
Jiva & Nyasa Swaras
Jiva Swaras (life-giving notes)
G₁M₁
Nyasa Swaras (resting/ending notes)
PM₁S
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
S R₂ G₁ M₁ P Ṡ
Ṡ N₁ D₁ P M₁ G₁ R₂ S
M₁ P Ṡ , Ṡ N₁ D₁ P
R₂ G₁ M₁ P M₁ G₁ R₂ S
P M₁ G₁ R₂ S N₁ D₁ S
Compositions & Snippets
- Melakarta composition series — Various composers(theoretical contexts)
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Famous Compositions
Pūrṇalaliṭē
Muttusvāmi Dīkṣitar · Adi Tala
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