Janya raga · child of melakarta 1, Kanakangi
Lavangi
लवङ्गी
Lavangi is a janya (child) raga born from Kanakangi, the 1st melakarta. It is svarantara (four notes) in ascent, classified svarantara-svarantara.
Lavangiलवङ्गी
A modern svarantara (four-note) raga created by M. Balamuralikrishna.
Drops G1 and P and N1 from Kanakangi.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Lavangi climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R1 M1 D1 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' D1 M1 R1 S |
| Notes | 4 ascending, 4 descending (svarantara-svarantara) |
| Hindustani sargam | S r m d |
A modern svarantara (four-note) raga created by M. Balamuralikrishna.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas).
The notes of Lavangi, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R1 | minor second (m2) |
| M1 | perfect fourth (P4) |
| D1 | minor sixth (m6) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Lavangi
- Omkara Akarini, M. Balamuralikrishna
The parent: Kanakangi
Lavangi keeps the tuning of its parent Kanakangi but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Kanakangi guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Lavangi
What is the Lavangi raga?
Lavangi is a janya (derived) raga of the 1st melakarta, Kanakangi. Its arohanam is S R1 M1 D1 S' and its avarohanam is S' D1 M1 R1 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Lavangi?
Arohanam (ascending): S R1 M1 D1 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' D1 M1 R1 S.
What are famous songs in Lavangi?
Well-known compositions include Omkara Akarini (M. Balamuralikrishna).