Janya raga · child of melakarta 28, Harikambhoji · vakra
Kuntalavarali
कुन्तलवराळी
Kuntalavarali is a janya (child) raga born from Harikambhoji, the 28th melakarta. It is audava (pentatonic) in ascent, classified audava-audava.
Kuntalavaraliकुन्तलवराळी
No Ri and no Ga in either direction; the climb turns at Ni.
Drops R2 and G3 from Harikambhoji.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Kuntalavarali climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S M1 P D2 N2 D2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 D2 P M1 S |
| Notes | 5 ascending, 5 descending (audava-audava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S m P D n |
No Ri and no Ga in either direction; the climb turns at Ni.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas), ragasurabhi.com.
The notes of Kuntalavarali, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| 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 Kuntalavarali
- Kalinarulaku, Tyagaraja
- Bhogindra Shayinam, Swati Tirunal
The parent: Harikambhoji
Kuntalavarali keeps the tuning of its parent Harikambhoji but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Harikambhoji guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Kuntalavarali
What is the Kuntalavarali raga?
Kuntalavarali is a janya (derived) raga of the 28th melakarta, Harikambhoji. Its arohanam is S M1 P D2 N2 D2 S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 D2 P M1 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Kuntalavarali?
Arohanam (ascending): S M1 P D2 N2 D2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 D2 P M1 S.
What are famous songs in Kuntalavarali?
Well-known compositions include Kalinarulaku (Tyagaraja), Bhogindra Shayinam (Swati Tirunal).