Janya raga · child of melakarta 28, Harikambhoji
Bahudari
बहुदारी
Bahudari is a janya (child) raga born from Harikambhoji, the 28th melakarta. It is shadava (six notes) in ascent, classified shadava-audava.
Bahudariबहुदारी
No Ri either way; Dha only on the way up.
Drops R2 from Harikambhoji.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Bahudari climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S G3 M1 P D2 N2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 P M1 G3 S |
| Notes | 6 ascending, 5 descending (shadava-audava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S G m P D n |
No Ri either way; Dha only on the way up.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas), ragasurabhi.com.
The notes of Bahudari, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| G3 | major third (M3) |
| 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 Bahudari
- Brova Bharama, Tyagaraja
The parent: Harikambhoji
Bahudari keeps the tuning of its parent Harikambhoji but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Harikambhoji guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Bahudari
What is the Bahudari raga?
Bahudari is a janya (derived) raga of the 28th melakarta, Harikambhoji. Its arohanam is S G3 M1 P D2 N2 S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 P M1 G3 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Bahudari?
Arohanam (ascending): S G3 M1 P D2 N2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 P M1 G3 S.
What are famous songs in Bahudari?
Well-known compositions include Brova Bharama (Tyagaraja).