Janya raga · child of melakarta 64, Vachaspati
Bhushavali
भूषावळी
Bhushavali is a janya (child) raga born from Vachaspati, the 64th melakarta. It is shadava (six notes) in ascent, classified shadava-sampurna.
Bhushavaliभूषावळी
Vachaspati with Ni held back for the descent.
Keeps all seven notes of Vachaspati; only the path differs.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Bhushavali climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R2 G3 M2 P D2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 D2 P M2 G3 R2 S |
| Notes | 6 ascending, 7 descending (shadava-sampurna) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R G M' P D n |
Vachaspati with Ni held back for the descent.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas).
The notes of Bhushavali, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R2 | major second (M2) |
| G3 | major third (M3) |
| M2 | augmented fourth (A4) |
| 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 Bhushavali
- Tanameeda Ne, Tyagaraja
- Gopanandana, Swati Tirunal
The parent: Vachaspati
Bhushavali keeps the tuning of its parent Vachaspati but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Vachaspati guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Bhushavali
What is the Bhushavali raga?
Bhushavali is a janya (derived) raga of the 64th melakarta, Vachaspati. Its arohanam is S R2 G3 M2 P D2 S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 D2 P M2 G3 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Bhushavali?
Arohanam (ascending): S R2 G3 M2 P D2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 D2 P M2 G3 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Bhushavali?
Well-known compositions include Tanameeda Ne (Tyagaraja), Gopanandana (Swati Tirunal).