Janya raga · child of melakarta 13, Gayakapriya
Kalakanti
कलाकान्ति
Kalakanti is a janya (child) raga born from Gayakapriya, the 13th melakarta. It is shadava (six notes) in ascent, classified shadava-shadava.
Kalakantiकलाकान्ति
Rare; no Pa going up, no Ma coming down.
Keeps all seven notes of Gayakapriya; only the path differs.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Kalakanti climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R1 G3 M1 D1 N1 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N1 D1 P G3 R1 S |
| Notes | 6 ascending, 6 descending (shadava-shadava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S r G m P d D |
Rare; no Pa going up, no Ma coming down.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas).
The notes of Kalakanti, 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) |
| D1 | minor sixth (m6) |
| N1 | diminished seventh (d7) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Kalakanti
- Sri Janaka Tanaye, Tyagaraja
The parent: Gayakapriya
Kalakanti keeps the tuning of its parent Gayakapriya but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Gayakapriya guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Kalakanti
What is the Kalakanti raga?
Kalakanti is a janya (derived) raga of the 13th melakarta, Gayakapriya. Its arohanam is S R1 G3 M1 D1 N1 S' and its avarohanam is S' N1 D1 P G3 R1 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Kalakanti?
Arohanam (ascending): S R1 G3 M1 D1 N1 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N1 D1 P G3 R1 S.
What are famous songs in Kalakanti?
Well-known compositions include Sri Janaka Tanaye (Tyagaraja).