Janya raga · child of melakarta 20, Natabhairavi
Jonpuri
जोनपुरी
Jonpuri is a janya (child) raga born from Natabhairavi, the 20th melakarta. It is shadava (six notes) in ascent, classified shadava-sampurna, with the same notes as the Hindustani raga Jaunpuri.
Jonpuriजोनपुरी
Taken from the Hindustani Jaunpuri; no Ga on the way up.
Keeps all seven notes of Natabhairavi; only the path differs. Hindustani cousin: Jaunpuri.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Jonpuri climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R2 M1 P D1 N2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S |
| Notes | 6 ascending, 7 descending (shadava-sampurna) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R g m P d n |
Taken from the Hindustani Jaunpuri; no Ga on the way up.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas).
The notes of Jonpuri, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R2 | major second (M2) |
| G2 | minor third (m3) |
| M1 | perfect fourth (P4) |
| P | perfect fifth (P5) |
| D1 | minor sixth (m6) |
| N2 | minor seventh (m7) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Jonpuri
- Rama Mantrava Japiso, Purandara Dasa
The parent: Natabhairavi
Jonpuri keeps the tuning of its parent Natabhairavi but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Natabhairavi guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Jonpuri
What is the Jonpuri raga?
Jonpuri is a janya (derived) raga of the 20th melakarta, Natabhairavi. Its arohanam is S R2 M1 P D1 N2 S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Jonpuri?
Arohanam (ascending): S R2 M1 P D1 N2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Jonpuri?
Well-known compositions include Rama Mantrava Japiso (Purandara Dasa).
What is Jonpuri in Western or Hindustani music?
The Hindustani raga Jaunpuri uses the same notes.