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Dhavalāmbarī

Melakarta 49 — Chakra 9 (Brahma)

Ārōhaṇa (ascending)

  1. S
  2. R₁
  3. G₃
  4. M₂
  5. P
  6. D₁
  7. D₂

Avarōhaṇa (descending)

  1. D₂
  2. D₁
  3. P
  4. M₂
  5. G₃
  6. R₁
  7. S

Signature phrase

S R₁ G₃ M₂ P D₁ N₁ 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 Dhavalāmbarī

Arōhaṇa-avarōhaṇa exposition with tampura drone.

Sangeet Parijat — Ahobala's notes

Graha (opening)
Sa
Aṁśa (king svara)
Pa
Nyāsa (rest svara)
Sa
Time
After 2nd prahara
Gīti
Bhinnā
Gamaka
kampita

Post-Parijat mela #49 (vivadi at D₂-N₃ is mild, but R₁-Ga₃ gap is wide). Pa amsha; the wide lower-tetrachord skip is the raga's distinctive opening gesture.

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