Janya raga · child of melakarta 15, Mayamalavagowla
Jaganmohini
जगन्मोहिनी
Jaganmohini is a janya (child) raga born from Mayamalavagowla, the 15th melakarta. It is audava (pentatonic) in ascent, classified audava-shadava. It carries a mood of Shringara: beauty and longing; the air breathes.
Jaganmohiniजगन्मोहिनी
Beguiling, as the name says; Ri waits for the descent.
Drops D1 from Mayamalavagowla.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Jaganmohini climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S G3 M1 P N3 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N3 P M1 G3 R1 S |
| Notes | 5 ascending, 6 descending (audava-shadava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S r G m P N |
Beguiling, as the name says; Ri waits for the descent.
The notes of Jaganmohini, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R1 | minor second (m2) |
| G3 | major third (M3) |
| M1 | perfect fourth (P4) |
| P | perfect fifth (P5) |
| N3 | major seventh (M7) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Jaganmohini
- Shobillu Saptaswara — Tyagaraja · the hymn to the seven swaras themselves
The parent: Mayamalavagowla
Jaganmohini keeps the tuning of its parent Mayamalavagowla but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Mayamalavagowla guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Jaganmohini
What is the Jaganmohini raga?
Jaganmohini is a janya (derived) raga of the 15th melakarta, Mayamalavagowla. Its arohanam is S G3 M1 P N3 S' and its avarohanam is S' N3 P M1 G3 R1 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Jaganmohini?
Arohanam (ascending): S G3 M1 P N3 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N3 P M1 G3 R1 S.
What are famous songs in Jaganmohini?
Well-known compositions include Shobillu Saptaswara (Tyagaraja).