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Hamsadhwani

Janya of Sankarābharaṇam (29)

Festive, opening; pentatonic

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Ārōhaṇa (ascending)

  1. S
  2. R₂
  3. G₃
  4. P
  5. N₃

Avarōhaṇa (descending)

  1. N₃
  2. P
  3. G₃
  4. R₂
  5. S

Signature phrase

S R₂ G₃ P 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.

Rāga grammar

Vādi (king svara)
P
Samvādi (queen svara)
S
Jīva (life-giving)
R₂ P N₃
Nyāsa (resting)
S P N₃
Graha (phrase-starting)
S R₂ P

Listen to Hamsadhwani

Arōhaṇa-avarōhaṇa exposition with tampura drone.

Sangeet Parijat — Ahobala's notes

Graha (opening)
Sa
Aṁśa (king svara)
Pa
Nyāsa (rest svara)
Sa
Time
After 3rd prahara
Gīti
Śuddhā
Gamaka
sphurita

An audava pentatonic with bright Ni. Modern evening raga.

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