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Hindōḷam

Janya of Naṭabhairavī (20)

Contemplative; pentatonic minor

Ārōhaṇa (ascending)

  1. S
  2. G₂
  3. M₁
  4. D₁
  5. N₂

Avarōhaṇa (descending)

  1. N₂
  2. D₁
  3. M₁
  4. G₂
  5. S

Signature phrase

S G₂ M₁ D₁ N₂ Ṡ

The pakad (catch-phrase) is the 4-8 svara motif that defines this raga's identity. Internalise this phrase first — it's what your ear reaches for when the raga returns to its home base.

Listen to Hindōḷam

Arōhaṇa-avarōhaṇa exposition with tampura drone.

Sangeet Parijat — Ahobala's notes

Graha (opening)
Sa
Aṁśa (king svara)
Ga
Nyāsa (rest svara)
Sa
Time
After 2nd prahara
Gīti
Bhinnā
Gamaka
jaaru

Audava pentatonic. The Ma-Ni leap with jāru is signature.

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