Janya raga · child of melakarta 22, Kharaharapriya · vakra
Devamanohari
देवमनोहरी
Devamanohari is a janya (child) raga born from Kharaharapriya, the 22nd melakarta. It is shadava (six notes) in ascent, classified shadava-shadava.
Devamanohariदेवमनोहरी
No Ga at all; the fall turns N2 D2 N2 before Pa.
Drops G2 from Kharaharapriya.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Devamanohari climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R2 M1 P D2 N2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 D2 N2 P M1 R2 S |
| Notes | 6 ascending, 6 descending (shadava-shadava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R m P D n |
No Ga at all; the fall turns N2 D2 N2 before Pa.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas), ragasurabhi.com.
The notes of Devamanohari, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R2 | major second (M2) |
| M1 | perfect fourth (P4) |
| 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 Devamanohari
- Evarikai Avatara, Tyagaraja
- Kannatandri Napai, Tyagaraja
The parent: Kharaharapriya
Devamanohari keeps the tuning of its parent Kharaharapriya but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Kharaharapriya guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Devamanohari
What is the Devamanohari raga?
Devamanohari is a janya (derived) raga of the 22nd melakarta, Kharaharapriya. Its arohanam is S R2 M1 P D2 N2 S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 D2 N2 P M1 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Devamanohari?
Arohanam (ascending): S R2 M1 P D2 N2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 D2 N2 P M1 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Devamanohari?
Well-known compositions include Evarikai Avatara (Tyagaraja), Kannatandri Napai (Tyagaraja).