Janya raga · child of melakarta 21, Keeravani
Chandrakauns
चन्द्रकौंस
Chandrakauns is a janya (child) raga born from Keeravani, the 21st melakarta. It is audava (pentatonic) in ascent, classified audava-audava, with the same notes as the Hindustani raga Chandrakauns.
Chandrakaunsचन्द्रकौंस
Also called Kadaram; Hindolam with the Ni raised to N3.
Drops R2 and P from Keeravani. Hindustani cousin: Chandrakauns.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Chandrakauns climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S G2 M1 D1 N3 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N3 D1 M1 G2 S |
| Notes | 5 ascending, 5 descending (audava-audava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S g m d N |
Also called Kadaram; Hindolam with the Ni raised to N3.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas), ragasurabhi.com.
The notes of Chandrakauns, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| G2 | minor third (m3) |
| M1 | perfect fourth (P4) |
| D1 | minor sixth (m6) |
| N3 | major seventh (M7) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Chandrakauns
- Kandena Govindana, Purandara Dasa
The parent: Keeravani
Chandrakauns keeps the tuning of its parent Keeravani but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Keeravani guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Chandrakauns
What is the Chandrakauns raga?
Chandrakauns is a janya (derived) raga of the 21st melakarta, Keeravani. Its arohanam is S G2 M1 D1 N3 S' and its avarohanam is S' N3 D1 M1 G2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Chandrakauns?
Arohanam (ascending): S G2 M1 D1 N3 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N3 D1 M1 G2 S.
What are famous songs in Chandrakauns?
Well-known compositions include Kandena Govindana (Purandara Dasa).
What is Chandrakauns in Western or Hindustani music?
The Hindustani raga Chandrakauns uses the same notes.