Janya raga · child of melakarta 22, Kharaharapriya
Abhogi
आभोगि
Abhogi is a janya (child) raga born from Kharaharapriya, the 22nd melakarta. It is audava (pentatonic) in ascent, classified audava-audava, and known in Hindustani music as Abhogi, adopted north. It carries a mood of Shanta: stillness; the air barely moves.
Abhogiआभोगि
Pentatonic without Pa or Ni; soft inward light.
Drops P and N2 from Kharaharapriya. Hindustani cousin: Abhogi, adopted north.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Abhogi climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R2 G2 M1 D2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' D2 M1 G2 R2 S |
| Notes | 5 ascending, 5 descending (audava-audava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R g m D |
Pentatonic without Pa or Ni; soft inward light.
The notes of Abhogi, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R2 | major second (M2) |
| G2 | minor third (m3) |
| M1 | perfect fourth (P4) |
| D2 | major sixth (M6) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Abhogi
- Evari Bodhana (varnam) — Patnam Subramania Iyer
- Sabhapatikku — Gopalakrishna Bharati
The parent: Kharaharapriya
Abhogi keeps the tuning of its parent Kharaharapriya but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Kharaharapriya guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Abhogi
What is the Abhogi raga?
Abhogi is a janya (derived) raga of the 22nd melakarta, Kharaharapriya. Its arohanam is S R2 G2 M1 D2 S' and its avarohanam is S' D2 M1 G2 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Abhogi?
Arohanam (ascending): S R2 G2 M1 D2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' D2 M1 G2 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Abhogi?
Well-known compositions include Evari Bodhana (varnam) (Patnam Subramania Iyer), Sabhapatikku (Gopalakrishna Bharati).
What is Abhogi in Western or Hindustani music?
Its Hindustani counterpart is Abhogi, adopted north.