Janya raga · child of melakarta 66, Chitrambari
Amritavarshini
अमृतवर्षिणी
Amritavarshini is a janya (child) raga born from Chitrambari, the 66th melakarta. It is audava (pentatonic) in ascent, classified audava-audava. It carries a mood of Adbhuta: wonder; the air turns on itself.
Amritavarshiniअमृतवर्षिणी
The rain-summoner; Dikshitar is said to have called the clouds with it.
Drops R2 and D3 from Chitrambari.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Amritavarshini climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S G3 M2 P N3 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N3 P M2 G3 S |
| Notes | 5 ascending, 5 descending (audava-audava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S G M' P N |
The rain-summoner; Dikshitar is said to have called the clouds with it.
The notes of Amritavarshini, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| G3 | major third (M3) |
| M2 | augmented fourth (A4) |
| P | perfect fifth (P5) |
| N3 | major seventh (M7) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Amritavarshini
- Anandamrutakarshini — Muthuswami Dikshitar · the rain-summoning kriti
The parent: Chitrambari
Amritavarshini keeps the tuning of its parent Chitrambari but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Chitrambari guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Amritavarshini
What is the Amritavarshini raga?
Amritavarshini is a janya (derived) raga of the 66th melakarta, Chitrambari. Its arohanam is S G3 M2 P N3 S' and its avarohanam is S' N3 P M2 G3 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Amritavarshini?
Arohanam (ascending): S G3 M2 P N3 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N3 P M2 G3 S.
What are famous songs in Amritavarshini?
Well-known compositions include Anandamrutakarshini (Muthuswami Dikshitar).