Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₃
G₃
M₂
P
D₁
N₃
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₃
D₁
P
M₂
G₃
R₃
S
Western equivalent:Lydian ♭3♭6♮4♮7
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Tempo
60 BPM
Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₃G₃M₂PD₁N₃Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₃D₁PM₂G₃R₃S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)
Aarohanam — ascending scale
S R₃ G₃ M₂ P D₁ N₃ Ṡ
Avarohanam — descending scale
Ṡ N₃ D₁ P M₂ G₃ R₃ S
Tambura Drone
Pṣ·S·S·Ṣ
About this Raga
Dhatuvardhani introduces N3, creating a brighter upper-register color compared with the previous ragas in the chakra. The raga has a distinctive melodic personality that emerges when handled through characteristic phrases rather than simple scale patterns. Though rarely heard in mainstream concerts, Dhatuvardhani plays an important role in illustrating the diversity of the Melakarta system.
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
The movement toward N3–S' in the upper register provides the raga's most striking melodic highlight.
Compositions & Snippets
- Melakarta composition collections — Various composers
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Signature Tune (Alapana)
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