Janya raga · child of melakarta 21, Keeravani
Kalyana Vasantham
कल्याणवसन्तम्
Kalyana Vasantham is a janya (child) raga born from Keeravani, the 21st melakarta. It is audava (pentatonic) in ascent, classified audava-sampurna.
Kalyana Vasanthamकल्याणवसन्तम्
A pentatonic climb and the full Keeravani fall.
Keeps all seven notes of Keeravani; only the path differs.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Kalyana Vasantham climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S G2 M1 D1 N3 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N3 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S |
| Notes | 5 ascending, 7 descending (audava-sampurna) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R g m P d N |
A pentatonic climb and the full Keeravani fall.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas), ragasurabhi.com.
The notes of Kalyana Vasantham, 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) |
| N3 | major seventh (M7) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Kalyana Vasantham
- Nadaloludai, Tyagaraja
- Kanulu Takani, Tyagaraja
The parent: Keeravani
Kalyana Vasantham keeps the tuning of its parent Keeravani but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Keeravani guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Kalyana Vasantham
What is the Kalyana Vasantham raga?
Kalyana Vasantham is a janya (derived) raga of the 21st melakarta, Keeravani. Its arohanam is S G2 M1 D1 N3 S' and its avarohanam is S' N3 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Kalyana Vasantham?
Arohanam (ascending): S G2 M1 D1 N3 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N3 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Kalyana Vasantham?
Well-known compositions include Nadaloludai (Tyagaraja), Kanulu Takani (Tyagaraja).