Janya raga · child of melakarta 22, Kharaharapriya · vakra
Nayaki
नायकी
Nayaki is a janya (child) raga born from Kharaharapriya, the 22nd melakarta. It is shadava (six notes) in ascent, classified shadava-sampurna.
Nayakiनायकी
Darbar's sister; the climb turns at Ni and comes back to Pa.
Keeps all seven notes of Kharaharapriya; only the path differs.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Nayaki climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R2 M1 P D2 N2 D2 P S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 D2 P M1 R2 G2 R2 S |
| Notes | 6 ascending, 7 descending (shadava-sampurna) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R g m P D n |
Darbar's sister; the climb turns at Ni and comes back to Pa.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas). Sources differ: Ragasurabhi opens the fall with a longer turn, S N2 S P D2 N2 D2 P.
The notes of Nayaki, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R2 | major second (M2) |
| G2 | minor third (m3) |
| 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 Nayaki
- Kanugonu Saukhyamu, Tyagaraja
- Nee Bhajana, Tyagaraja
The parent: Kharaharapriya
Nayaki keeps the tuning of its parent Kharaharapriya but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Kharaharapriya guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Nayaki
What is the Nayaki raga?
Nayaki is a janya (derived) raga of the 22nd melakarta, Kharaharapriya. Its arohanam is S R2 M1 P D2 N2 D2 P S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 D2 P M1 R2 G2 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Nayaki?
Arohanam (ascending): S R2 M1 P D2 N2 D2 P S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 D2 P M1 R2 G2 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Nayaki?
Well-known compositions include Kanugonu Saukhyamu (Tyagaraja), Nee Bhajana (Tyagaraja).