Janya raga · child of melakarta 22, Kharaharapriya
Madhyamavati
मध्यमावती
Madhyamavati is a janya (child) raga born from Kharaharapriya, the 22nd melakarta. It is audava (pentatonic) in ascent, classified audava-audava, and known in Hindustani music as Madhumad Sarang. It carries a mood of Shanta: stillness; the air barely moves.
Madhyamavatiमध्यमावती
The auspicious close; concerts end in its calm.
Drops G2 and D2 from Kharaharapriya. Hindustani cousin: Madhumad Sarang.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Madhyamavati climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R2 M1 P N2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 P M1 R2 S |
| Notes | 5 ascending, 5 descending (audava-audava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R m P n |
The auspicious close; concerts end in its calm.
The notes of Madhyamavati, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R2 | major second (M2) |
| M1 | perfect fourth (P4) |
| P | perfect fifth (P5) |
| N2 | minor seventh (m7) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Madhyamavati
- Ramakatha Sudha — Tyagaraja
- Alakalalla — Tyagaraja · Madhyamavati is the auspicious raga that closes a concert
The parent: Kharaharapriya
Madhyamavati keeps the tuning of its parent Kharaharapriya but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Kharaharapriya guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Madhyamavati
What is the Madhyamavati raga?
Madhyamavati is a janya (derived) raga of the 22nd melakarta, Kharaharapriya. Its arohanam is S R2 M1 P N2 S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 P M1 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Madhyamavati?
Arohanam (ascending): S R2 M1 P N2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 P M1 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Madhyamavati?
Well-known compositions include Ramakatha Sudha (Tyagaraja), Alakalalla (Tyagaraja).
What is Madhyamavati in Western or Hindustani music?
Its Hindustani counterpart is Madhumad Sarang.