Janya raga · child of melakarta 22, Kharaharapriya
Andolika
आन्दोलिका
Andolika is a janya (child) raga born from Kharaharapriya, the 22nd melakarta. It is audava (pentatonic) in ascent, classified audava-audava. It carries a mood of Shanta: stillness; the air barely moves.
Andolikaआन्दोलिका
A swinging climb without Ga or Dha; the fall trades Pa for D2.
Drops G2 from Kharaharapriya.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Andolika climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R2 M1 P N2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 D2 M1 R2 S |
| Notes | 5 ascending, 5 descending (audava-audava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R m P D n |
A swinging climb without Ga or Dha; the fall trades Pa for D2.
Parent and paths checked against Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas), ragasurabhi.com, Wikipedia (raga article). Sources differ: Karnatik.com files it under mela 28 Harikambhoji. With no Ga it fits both; the Wikipedia article explains why most keep it under 22.
The notes of Andolika, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R2 | major second (M2) |
| M1 | perfect fourth (P4) |
| P | perfect fifth (P5) |
| D2 | major sixth (M6) |
| N2 | minor seventh (m7) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Andolika
- Raga Sudha Rasa, Tyagaraja
The parent: Kharaharapriya
Andolika 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 Andolika
What is the Andolika raga?
Andolika is a janya (derived) raga of the 22nd melakarta, Kharaharapriya. Its arohanam is S R2 M1 P N2 S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 D2 M1 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Andolika?
Arohanam (ascending): S R2 M1 P N2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 D2 M1 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Andolika?
Well-known compositions include Raga Sudha Rasa (Tyagaraja).