Janya raga · child of melakarta 65, Mechakalyani
Mohanakalyani
मोहनकल्याणी
Mohanakalyani is a janya (child) raga born from Mechakalyani, the 65th melakarta. It is audava (pentatonic) in ascent, classified audava-sampurna. It carries a mood of Shringara: beauty and longing; the air breathes.
Mohanakalyaniमोहनकल्याणी
Mohanam up, Kalyani down; two ragas in one breath.
Keeps all seven notes of Mechakalyani; only the path differs.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Mohanakalyani climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R2 G3 P D2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N3 D2 P M2 G3 R2 S |
| Notes | 5 ascending, 7 descending (audava-sampurna) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R G M' P D N |
Mohanam up, Kalyani down; two ragas in one breath.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas), ragasurabhi.com.
The notes of Mohanakalyani, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R2 | major second (M2) |
| G3 | major third (M3) |
| M2 | augmented fourth (A4) |
| P | perfect fifth (P5) |
| D2 | major sixth (M6) |
| N3 | major seventh (M7) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Mohanakalyani
- Bhuvaneshwariya, Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar
- Seve Srikantam, Swati Tirunal
The parent: Mechakalyani
Mohanakalyani keeps the tuning of its parent Mechakalyani but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Mechakalyani guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Mohanakalyani
What is the Mohanakalyani raga?
Mohanakalyani is a janya (derived) raga of the 65th melakarta, Mechakalyani. Its arohanam is S R2 G3 P D2 S' and its avarohanam is S' N3 D2 P M2 G3 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Mohanakalyani?
Arohanam (ascending): S R2 G3 P D2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N3 D2 P M2 G3 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Mohanakalyani?
Well-known compositions include Bhuvaneshwariya (Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar), Seve Srikantam (Swati Tirunal).