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Madhyamāvati

Janya of Kharaharapriyā (22) — audava

Auspicious, mangalam-closing raga

Ārōhaṇa (ascending)

  1. S
  2. R₂
  3. M₁
  4. P
  5. N₂

Avarōhaṇa (descending)

  1. N₂
  2. P
  3. M₁
  4. R₂
  5. S

Signature phrase

S R₂ M₁ P 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 Madhyamāvati

Arōhaṇa-avarōhaṇa exposition with tampura drone.

Sangeet Parijat — Ahobala's notes

Graha (opening)
Sa
Aṁśa (king svara)
Ma
Nyāsa (rest svara)
Sa
Time
All times
Gīti
Sādhāraṇī
Gamaka
kampita

Maṅgalam-closing raga — Parijat lists it as an all-time auspicious form. Ma amsha gives the resolving character that makes it the canonical close.

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Madhyamāvati — Karunattu