Janya raga · child of melakarta 16, Chakravakam
Malayamarutham
मलयमारुतम्
Malayamarutham is a janya (child) raga born from Chakravakam, the 16th melakarta. It is shadava (six notes) in ascent, classified shadava-shadava.
Malayamaruthamमलयमारुतम्
Chakravakam with the Ma taken out, both ways.
Drops M1 from Chakravakam.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Malayamarutham climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R1 G3 P D2 N2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 D2 P G3 R1 S |
| Notes | 6 ascending, 6 descending (shadava-shadava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S r G P D n |
Chakravakam with the Ma taken out, both ways.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas), ragasurabhi.com.
The notes of Malayamarutham, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R1 | minor second (m2) |
| G3 | major third (M3) |
| 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 Malayamarutham
- Manasa Etulortune, Tyagaraja
The parent: Chakravakam
Malayamarutham keeps the tuning of its parent Chakravakam but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Chakravakam guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Malayamarutham
What is the Malayamarutham raga?
Malayamarutham is a janya (derived) raga of the 16th melakarta, Chakravakam. Its arohanam is S R1 G3 P D2 N2 S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 D2 P G3 R1 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Malayamarutham?
Arohanam (ascending): S R1 G3 P D2 N2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 D2 P G3 R1 S.
What are famous songs in Malayamarutham?
Well-known compositions include Manasa Etulortune (Tyagaraja).