Kānaḍa
Janya of Kharaharapriyā (22) — vakra-sampūrṇa in practice
Grand, majestic, concert favourite
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Ārōhaṇa (ascending)
- S
- R₂
- M₁
- P
- D₂
- N₂
- Ṡ
Avarōhaṇa (descending)
- Ṡ
- N₂
- D₂
- P
- M₁
- G₂
- R₂
- S
Signature phrase
S R₂ M₁ P D₂ N₂ Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₂ R₂ S
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 Kānaḍa
Arōhaṇa-avarōhaṇa exposition with tampura drone.
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No Parijat notes for this raga yet — the catalog covers 77 of 81 living ragas.