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Vasantā

Janya of Sūryakāntam (17) — shaḍava (pañcama-varjya)

Spring-like, joyful, seasonal

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Ārōhaṇa (ascending)

  1. S
  2. G₃
  3. M₁
  4. D₂
  5. N₃

Avarōhaṇa (descending)

  1. N₃
  2. D₂
  3. M₁
  4. G₃
  5. R₁
  6. 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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Vasantā — Karunattu