Janya raga · child of melakarta 58, Hemavati
Hamsabhramari
हंसभ्रमरी
Hamsabhramari is a janya (child) raga born from Hemavati, the 58th melakarta. It is shadava (six notes) in ascent, classified shadava-sampurna.
Hamsabhramariहंसभ्रमरी
Rare; Ni waits for the descent.
Keeps all seven notes of Hemavati; only the path differs.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Hamsabhramari climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R2 G2 M2 P D2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 D2 P M2 G2 R2 S |
| Notes | 6 ascending, 7 descending (shadava-sampurna) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R g M' P D n |
Rare; Ni waits for the descent.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas).
The notes of Hamsabhramari, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R2 | major second (M2) |
| G2 | minor third (m3) |
| M2 | augmented fourth (A4) |
| 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 Hamsabhramari
- Paripurna Kama, Tyagaraja
The parent: Hemavati
Hamsabhramari keeps the tuning of its parent Hemavati but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Hemavati guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Hamsabhramari
What is the Hamsabhramari raga?
Hamsabhramari is a janya (derived) raga of the 58th melakarta, Hemavati. Its arohanam is S R2 G2 M2 P D2 S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 D2 P M2 G2 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Hamsabhramari?
Arohanam (ascending): S R2 G2 M2 P D2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 D2 P M2 G2 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Hamsabhramari?
Well-known compositions include Paripurna Kama (Tyagaraja).