Vakuḷābharaṇam
Melakarta 14 — Chakra 3 (Agni (Fire))
Ārōhaṇa (ascending)
- S
- R₁
- G₃
- M₁
- P
- D₁
- N₂
Avarōhaṇa (descending)
- N₂
- D₁
- P
- M₁
- G₃
- R₁
- S
Signature phrase
S R₁ G₃ M₁ P 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 Vakuḷābharaṇam
Arōhaṇa-avarōhaṇa exposition with tampura drone.
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