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Māyāmāḷavagaula

Melakarta 15 — Chakra 3 (Agni (Fire))

Ārōhaṇa (ascending)

  1. S
  2. R₁
  3. G₃
  4. M₁
  5. P
  6. D₁
  7. N₃

Avarōhaṇa (descending)

  1. N₃
  2. D₁
  3. P
  4. M₁
  5. G₃
  6. R₁
  7. S

Signature phrase

S R₁ G₃ M₁ P D₁ N₃ 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 Māyāmāḷavagaula

Arōhaṇa-avarōhaṇa exposition with tampura drone.

Sangeet Parijat — Ahobala's notes

Graha (opening)
Sa
Aṁśa (king svara)
Pa
Nyāsa (rest svara)
Sa
Time
Morning
Gīti
Śuddhā
Gamaka
sphurita

Sphurita on Re₁ and Dha₁ gives the morning brilliance.

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