Janya raga · child of melakarta 28, Harikambhoji
Nagaswaravali
नागस्वरावळी
Nagaswaravali is a janya (child) raga born from Harikambhoji, the 28th melakarta. It is audava (pentatonic) in ascent, classified audava-audava.
Nagaswaravaliनागस्वरावळी
Five notes with no Ri and no Ni.
Drops R2 and N2 from Harikambhoji.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Nagaswaravali climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S G3 M1 P D2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' D2 P M1 G3 S |
| Notes | 5 ascending, 5 descending (audava-audava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S G m P D |
Five notes with no Ri and no Ni.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas), ragasurabhi.com.
The notes of Nagaswaravali, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| G3 | major third (M3) |
| M1 | perfect fourth (P4) |
| P | perfect fifth (P5) |
| D2 | major sixth (M6) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Nagaswaravali
- Sripate, Tyagaraja
The parent: Harikambhoji
Nagaswaravali keeps the tuning of its parent Harikambhoji but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Harikambhoji guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Nagaswaravali
What is the Nagaswaravali raga?
Nagaswaravali is a janya (derived) raga of the 28th melakarta, Harikambhoji. Its arohanam is S G3 M1 P D2 S' and its avarohanam is S' D2 P M1 G3 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Nagaswaravali?
Arohanam (ascending): S G3 M1 P D2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' D2 P M1 G3 S.
What are famous songs in Nagaswaravali?
Well-known compositions include Sripate (Tyagaraja).