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Kāpi

Janya of Kharaharapriyā (22) — audava-sampūrṇa, bhāṣāṅga

Devotional, light, playful

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Ārōhaṇa (ascending)

  1. S
  2. R₂
  3. M₁
  4. P
  5. N₃
  6. Ṡ

Avarōhaṇa (descending)

  1. Ṡ
  2. N₂
  3. D₂
  4. P
  5. M₁
  6. G₂
  7. R₂
  8. S

Signature phrase

S R₂ M₁ P N₃ 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.

When to play

Mid-to-late concert; light kṛtis and tukkadas. Works well after a heavy main raga as a palate cleanser.

Time: Any time in modern concerts; classically evening.Rasa: Śṛṅgāra and light bhakti.Position: flexible

Gamaka signature

Ni takes characteristic kampita; anya shades (when used) must be brief. Signature is melodic sweetness over dense gamaka density.

Historical context

A popular concert janya with multiple school readings; associated with accessible bhakti sāhitya and film/light-classical crossover memory in South India.

Key compositions to hear first

  • Inta Soukhya — Tyāgarāja
  • Meevalla Guṇadosha — Tyāgarāja

Listen to Kāpi

Arōhaṇa-avarōhaṇa exposition with tampura drone.

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