Janya raga · child of melakarta 9, Dhenuka · vakra
Bhinnashadjam
भिन्नषड्जम्
Bhinnashadjam is a janya (child) raga born from Dhenuka, the 9th melakarta. It is shadava (six notes) in ascent, classified shadava-shadava.
Bhinnashadjamभिन्नषड्जम्
Rare; known mainly through one Tyagaraja kriti.
Keeps all seven notes of Dhenuka; only the path differs.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Bhinnashadjam climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R1 G2 R1 P M1 P N3 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' D1 P M1 G2 R1 S |
| Notes | 6 ascending, 6 descending (shadava-shadava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S r g m P d N |
Rare; known mainly through one Tyagaraja kriti.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas).
The notes of Bhinnashadjam, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R1 | minor second (m2) |
| G2 | minor third (m3) |
| M1 | perfect fourth (P4) |
| P | perfect fifth (P5) |
| D1 | minor sixth (m6) |
| N3 | major seventh (M7) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Bhinnashadjam
- Sarivarilona, Tyagaraja
The parent: Dhenuka
Bhinnashadjam keeps the tuning of its parent Dhenuka but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Dhenuka guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Bhinnashadjam
What is the Bhinnashadjam raga?
Bhinnashadjam is a janya (derived) raga of the 9th melakarta, Dhenuka. Its arohanam is S R1 G2 R1 P M1 P N3 S' and its avarohanam is S' D1 P M1 G2 R1 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Bhinnashadjam?
Arohanam (ascending): S R1 G2 R1 P M1 P N3 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' D1 P M1 G2 R1 S.
What are famous songs in Bhinnashadjam?
Well-known compositions include Sarivarilona (Tyagaraja).