Janya raga · child of melakarta 28, Harikambhoji
Narayani
नारायणी
Narayani is a janya (child) raga born from Harikambhoji, the 28th melakarta. It is audava (pentatonic) in ascent, classified audava-shadava. It carries a mood of Bhakti: devotion; a soft settling.
Narayaniनारायणी
Bright and devotional; no Ga either way.
Drops G3 from Harikambhoji.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Narayani climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R2 M1 P D2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 D2 P M1 R2 S |
| Notes | 5 ascending, 6 descending (audava-shadava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R m P D n |
Bright and devotional; no Ga either way.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas).
The notes of Narayani, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R2 | major second (M2) |
| M1 | perfect fourth (P4) |
| 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 Narayani
- Rama Nivegani, Tyagaraja
The parent: Harikambhoji
Narayani 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 Narayani
What is the Narayani raga?
Narayani is a janya (derived) raga of the 28th melakarta, Harikambhoji. Its arohanam is S R2 M1 P D2 S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 D2 P M1 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Narayani?
Arohanam (ascending): S R2 M1 P D2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 D2 P M1 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Narayani?
Well-known compositions include Rama Nivegani (Tyagaraja).