Janya raga · child of melakarta 15, Mayamalavagowla
Revagupti
रेवगुप्ति
Revagupti is a janya (child) raga born from Mayamalavagowla, the 15th melakarta. It is audava (pentatonic) in ascent, classified audava-audava.
Revaguptiरेवगुप्ति
Bauli without its descending Ni; five notes both ways.
Drops M1 and N3 from Mayamalavagowla.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Revagupti climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R1 G3 P D1 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' D1 P G3 R1 S |
| Notes | 5 ascending, 5 descending (audava-audava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S r G P d |
Bauli without its descending Ni; five notes both ways.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas), ragasurabhi.com.
The notes of Revagupti, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R1 | minor second (m2) |
| G3 | major third (M3) |
| P | perfect fifth (P5) |
| D1 | minor sixth (m6) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Revagupti
- Graha Balamemi, Tyagaraja
The parent: Mayamalavagowla
Revagupti keeps the tuning of its parent Mayamalavagowla but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Mayamalavagowla guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Revagupti
What is the Revagupti raga?
Revagupti is a janya (derived) raga of the 15th melakarta, Mayamalavagowla. Its arohanam is S R1 G3 P D1 S' and its avarohanam is S' D1 P G3 R1 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Revagupti?
Arohanam (ascending): S R1 G3 P D1 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' D1 P G3 R1 S.
What are famous songs in Revagupti?
Well-known compositions include Graha Balamemi (Tyagaraja).