Vasantā
Janya of Sūryakāntam (17) — shaḍava (pañcama-varjya)
Spring-like, joyful, seasonal
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Ārōhaṇa (ascending)
- S
- G₃
- M₁
- D₂
- N₃
- Ṡ
Avarōhaṇa (descending)
- Ṡ
- N₃
- D₂
- M₁
- G₃
- R₁
- S
Signature phrase
S G₃ M₁ D₂ 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 Vasantā
Arōhaṇa-avarōhaṇa exposition with tampura drone.
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