Janya raga · child of melakarta 53, Gamanashrama
Hamsanandi
हंसनन्दि
Hamsanandi is a janya (child) raga born from Gamanashrama, the 53rd melakarta. It is shadava (six notes) in ascent, classified shadava-shadava. It carries a mood of Karuna: pathos; the air falls like slow rain.
Hamsanandiहंसनन्दि
No Pa at all; a raga of dusk and longing.
Drops P from Gamanashrama.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Hamsanandi climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R1 G3 M2 D2 N3 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N3 D2 M2 G3 R1 S |
| Notes | 6 ascending, 6 descending (shadava-shadava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S r G M' D N |
No Pa at all; a raga of dusk and longing.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas), ragasurabhi.com.
The notes of Hamsanandi, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R1 | minor second (m2) |
| G3 | major third (M3) |
| M2 | augmented fourth (A4) |
| D2 | major sixth (M6) |
| N3 | major seventh (M7) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Hamsanandi
- Pahi Jagajjanani, Swati Tirunal
The parent: Gamanashrama
Hamsanandi keeps the tuning of its parent Gamanashrama but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Gamanashrama guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Hamsanandi
What is the Hamsanandi raga?
Hamsanandi is a janya (derived) raga of the 53rd melakarta, Gamanashrama. Its arohanam is S R1 G3 M2 D2 N3 S' and its avarohanam is S' N3 D2 M2 G3 R1 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Hamsanandi?
Arohanam (ascending): S R1 G3 M2 D2 N3 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N3 D2 M2 G3 R1 S.
What are famous songs in Hamsanandi?
Well-known compositions include Pahi Jagajjanani (Swati Tirunal).