Janya raga · child of melakarta 41, Pavani
Chandrajyoti
चन्द्रज्योति
Chandrajyoti is a janya (child) raga born from Pavani, the 41st melakarta. It is shadava (six notes) in ascent, classified shadava-shadava.
Chandrajyotiचन्द्रज्योति
No Ni in either direction; known through Tyagaraja.
Drops N3 from Pavani.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Chandrajyoti climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R1 G1 M2 P D2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' D2 P M2 G1 R1 S |
| Notes | 6 ascending, 6 descending (shadava-shadava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S r R M' P D |
No Ni in either direction; known through Tyagaraja.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas), ragasurabhi.com.
The notes of Chandrajyoti, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R1 | minor second (m2) |
| G1 | diminished third (d3) |
| M2 | augmented fourth (A4) |
| P | perfect fifth (P5) |
| D2 | major sixth (M6) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Chandrajyoti
- Bagayenayya, Tyagaraja
- Sasivadana, Tyagaraja
The parent: Pavani
Chandrajyoti keeps the tuning of its parent Pavani but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Pavani guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Chandrajyoti
What is the Chandrajyoti raga?
Chandrajyoti is a janya (derived) raga of the 41st melakarta, Pavani. Its arohanam is S R1 G1 M2 P D2 S' and its avarohanam is S' D2 P M2 G1 R1 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Chandrajyoti?
Arohanam (ascending): S R1 G1 M2 P D2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' D2 P M2 G1 R1 S.
What are famous songs in Chandrajyoti?
Well-known compositions include Bagayenayya (Tyagaraja), Sasivadana (Tyagaraja).