Janya raga · child of melakarta 8, Hanumatodi
Bhupalam
भूपालम्
Bhupalam is a janya (child) raga born from Hanumatodi, the 8th melakarta. It is audava (pentatonic) in ascent, classified audava-audava.
Bhupalamभूपालम्
Five notes of Todi with Ma and Ni left out.
Drops M1 and N2 from Hanumatodi.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Bhupalam climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R1 G2 P D1 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' D1 P G2 R1 S |
| Notes | 5 ascending, 5 descending (audava-audava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S r g P d |
Five notes of Todi with Ma and Ni left out.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas), ragasurabhi.com.
The notes of Bhupalam, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R1 | minor second (m2) |
| G2 | minor third (m3) |
| P | perfect fifth (P5) |
| D1 | minor sixth (m6) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Bhupalam
- Gopalaka Pahimam, Swati Tirunal
The parent: Hanumatodi
Bhupalam keeps the tuning of its parent Hanumatodi but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Hanumatodi guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Bhupalam
What is the Bhupalam raga?
Bhupalam is a janya (derived) raga of the 8th melakarta, Hanumatodi. Its arohanam is S R1 G2 P D1 S' and its avarohanam is S' D1 P G2 R1 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Bhupalam?
Arohanam (ascending): S R1 G2 P D1 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' D1 P G2 R1 S.
What are famous songs in Bhupalam?
Well-known compositions include Gopalaka Pahimam (Swati Tirunal).