Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₃
G₃
M₂
P
D₂
N₃
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₃
D₂
P
M₂
G₃
R₃
S
Western equivalent:Lydian ♭3♮4♮7
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Tempo
60 BPM
Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₃G₃M₂PD₂N₃Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₃D₂PM₂G₃R₃S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)
Aarohanam — ascending scale
S R₃ G₃ M₂ P D₂ N₃ Ṡ
Avarohanam — descending scale
Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₂ G₃ R₃ S
Tambura Drone
Pṣ·S·S·Ṣ
About this Raga
Kosalam combines D2 and N3, producing a bright and expressive tonal color. The raga has a lively melodic contour and can convey both devotion and intensity when rendered with appropriate gamaka. While not among the most frequently performed ragas, Kosalam has attracted interest in modern Carnatic compositions and theoretical exploration.
Jiva & Nyasa Swaras
Jiva Swaras (life-giving notes)
M₂N₃
Nyasa Swaras (resting/ending notes)
PṠ
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
S R₃ G₃ M₂ P
M₂ P D₂ N₃ Ṡ
Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₂ G₃ R₃ S
Compositions & Snippets
- Melakarta composition sets — Various composers(contemporary Carnatic works)
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Signature Tune (Alapana)
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Famous Compositions
Kaguha Shanmukha
Koteeswara Iyer · Roopaka
Kusumakara
Muthuswami Dikshitar · Adi
Kosalam
Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna · Adi
Quick Reference
Typemelakarta
Melakarta #71
ChakraAditya
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternLydian ♭3♮4♮7
Kosalam — Learn Carnatic Music
R. Vedavalli
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