Janya raga · child of melakarta 26, Charukesi
Maravi
मारवि
Maravi is a janya (child) raga born from Charukesi, the 26th melakarta. It is audava (pentatonic) in ascent, classified audava-sampurna.
Maraviमारवि
Rare; known through songs of Purandara Dasa.
Keeps all seven notes of Charukesi; only the path differs.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Maravi climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S G3 M1 P N2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 D1 P M1 G3 R2 S |
| Notes | 5 ascending, 7 descending (audava-sampurna) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R G m P d n |
Rare; known through songs of Purandara Dasa.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas).
The notes of Maravi, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R2 | major second (M2) |
| G3 | major third (M3) |
| M1 | perfect fourth (P4) |
| P | perfect fifth (P5) |
| D1 | minor sixth (m6) |
| N2 | minor seventh (m7) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Maravi
- Narayanaya Namo Narayanaya, Purandara Dasa
The parent: Charukesi
Maravi keeps the tuning of its parent Charukesi but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Charukesi guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Maravi
What is the Maravi raga?
Maravi is a janya (derived) raga of the 26th melakarta, Charukesi. Its arohanam is S G3 M1 P N2 S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 D1 P M1 G3 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Maravi?
Arohanam (ascending): S G3 M1 P N2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 D1 P M1 G3 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Maravi?
Well-known compositions include Narayanaya Namo Narayanaya (Purandara Dasa).