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Pūrvīkalyāṇī

Janya of Gamanāśramā (53) — ṣāḍava ascent, sampūrṇa descent

Bright, evening

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Ārōhaṇa (ascending)

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

Avarōhaṇa (descending)

  1. N₃
  2. D₂
  3. P
  4. M₂
  5. G₃
  6. R₁
  7. S

Signature phrase

S R₁ G₃ M₂ P D₂ 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.

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Arōhaṇa-avarōhaṇa exposition with tampura drone.

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