Janya raga · child of melakarta 22, Kharaharapriya
Jayanthasena
जयन्तसेना
Jayanthasena is a janya (child) raga born from Kharaharapriya, the 22nd melakarta. It is audava (pentatonic) in ascent, classified audava-shadava.
Jayanthasenaजयन्तसेना
No Ri either way; Ni only on the way down.
Drops R2 from Kharaharapriya.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Jayanthasena climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S G2 M1 P D2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 D2 P M1 G2 S |
| Notes | 5 ascending, 6 descending (audava-shadava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S g m P D n |
No Ri either way; Ni only on the way down.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas).
The notes of Jayanthasena, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| G2 | minor 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 Jayanthasena
- Vinatasuta Vahana, Tyagaraja
The parent: Kharaharapriya
Jayanthasena keeps the tuning of its parent Kharaharapriya but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Kharaharapriya guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Jayanthasena
What is the Jayanthasena raga?
Jayanthasena is a janya (derived) raga of the 22nd melakarta, Kharaharapriya. Its arohanam is S G2 M1 P D2 S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 D2 P M1 G2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Jayanthasena?
Arohanam (ascending): S G2 M1 P D2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 D2 P M1 G2 S.
What are famous songs in Jayanthasena?
Well-known compositions include Vinatasuta Vahana (Tyagaraja).