Janya raga · child of melakarta 65, Mechakalyani · vakra
Hamir Kalyani
हमीरकल्याणी
Hamir Kalyani is a janya (child) raga born from Mechakalyani, the 65th melakarta. It is audava (pentatonic) in ascent, classified audava-sampurna, with the same notes as the Hindustani raga Kedar. It is bhashanga: it borrows swaras from outside its parent.
Hamir Kalyaniहमीरकल्याणी
Bhashanga: the fall sounds both Mas, M1 borrowed from outside Kalyani.
Keeps all seven notes of Mechakalyani. Borrows M1 from outside Mechakalyani: a bhashanga raga. Hindustani cousin: Kedar.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Hamir Kalyani climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S P M2 P D2 N3 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N3 D2 P M2 M1 G3 P M1 R2 S |
| Notes | 5 ascending, 7 descending (audava-sampurna) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R G m M' P D N |
Bhashanga: the fall sounds both Mas, M1 borrowed from outside Kalyani.
Anya swaras (from outside Mechakalyani): M1 in the written path.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas), ragasurabhi.com.
The notes of Hamir Kalyani, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R2 | major second (M2) |
| G3 | major third (M3) |
| M1 | perfect fourth (P4) |
| M2 | augmented fourth (A4) |
| P | perfect fifth (P5) |
| D2 | major sixth (M6) |
| N3 | major seventh (M7) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Hamir Kalyani
- Manamu Leda, Tyagaraja
- Gangeya Vasana, Swati Tirunal
The parent: Mechakalyani
Hamir Kalyani keeps the tuning of its parent Mechakalyani but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Mechakalyani guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Hamir Kalyani
What is the Hamir Kalyani raga?
Hamir Kalyani is a janya (derived) raga of the 65th melakarta, Mechakalyani. Its arohanam is S P M2 P D2 N3 S' and its avarohanam is S' N3 D2 P M2 M1 G3 P M1 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Hamir Kalyani?
Arohanam (ascending): S P M2 P D2 N3 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N3 D2 P M2 M1 G3 P M1 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Hamir Kalyani?
Well-known compositions include Manamu Leda (Tyagaraja), Gangeya Vasana (Swati Tirunal).
What is Hamir Kalyani in Western or Hindustani music?
The Hindustani raga Kedar uses the same notes.