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Rasikapriya

Rasikapriya

Rasa: Pleasing

melakartasampoornaAditya Chakra#72
Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₃
G₃
M₂
P
D₃
N₃
Avarohanam (Descending)
N₃
D₃
P
M₂
G₃
R₃
S
Western equivalent:Lydian ♮5♮4
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Tempo
60 BPM
Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₃G₃M₂PD₃N₃
Avarohanam (Descending)
N₃D₃PM₂G₃R₃S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)

Aarohanam — ascending scale

S R₃ G₃ M₂ P D₃ N₃ Ṡ

Avarohanam — descending scale

Ṡ N₃ D₃ P M₂ G₃ R₃ S

Tambura Drone
About this Raga

Rasikapriya is the final Melakarta raga, completing the full set of 72 parent ragas in the Carnatic system. The raga's swara structure represents the most intense tonal configuration possible within the Melakarta framework. The combination R3–G3–M2–D3–N3 produces a bright and energetic melodic character. Although rarely elaborated in mainstream concerts, Rasikapriya holds great theoretical significance as the culminating point of the Melakarta scheme and represents the ultimate expansion of swara permutations within the Melakarta system.

Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
Rasikapriya represents the ultimate expansion of swara permutations — all swaras at their sharpest possible variants.
Compositions & Snippets
  • Melakarta composition series — Various composers(theoretical studies)

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Quick Reference
Typemelakarta
Melakarta #72
ChakraAditya
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternLydian ♮5♮4

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Rasikapriya — Learn Carnatic Music

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