Janya raga · child of melakarta 28, Harikambhoji · vakra
Eesamanohari
ईशमनोहरी
Eesamanohari is a janya (child) raga born from Harikambhoji, the 28th melakarta. It is sampurna (all seven) in ascent, classified sampurna-sampurna. It carries a mood of Bhakti: devotion; a soft settling.
Eesamanohariईशमनोहरी
Climbs straight through Harikambhoji, then bends M1 G3 near home.
Keeps all seven notes of Harikambhoji; only the path differs.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Eesamanohari climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R2 G3 M1 P D2 N2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 D2 P M1 R2 M1 G3 R2 S |
| Notes | 7 ascending, 7 descending (sampurna-sampurna) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R G m P D n |
Climbs straight through Harikambhoji, then bends M1 G3 near home.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas).
The notes of Eesamanohari, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R2 | major second (M2) |
| G3 | major third (M3) |
| 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 Eesamanohari
- Sri Janaki Manohara, Tyagaraja
- Manasa Sri Ramachandruni, Tyagaraja
The parent: Harikambhoji
Eesamanohari keeps the tuning of its parent Harikambhoji but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Harikambhoji guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Eesamanohari
What is the Eesamanohari raga?
Eesamanohari is a janya (derived) raga of the 28th melakarta, Harikambhoji. Its arohanam is S R2 G3 M1 P D2 N2 S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 D2 P M1 R2 M1 G3 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Eesamanohari?
Arohanam (ascending): S R2 G3 M1 P D2 N2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 D2 P M1 R2 M1 G3 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Eesamanohari?
Well-known compositions include Sri Janaki Manohara (Tyagaraja), Manasa Sri Ramachandruni (Tyagaraja).