Janya raga · child of melakarta 65, Mechakalyani · vakra
Saranga
सारङ्ग
Saranga is a janya (child) raga born from Mechakalyani, the 65th melakarta. It is sampurna (all seven) in ascent, classified sampurna-8-note. It carries a mood of Adbhuta: wonder; the air turns on itself.
Sarangaसारङ्ग
Kalyani’s brilliant cousin; the descent borrows the plain Ma.
Keeps all seven notes of Mechakalyani; only the path differs.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Saranga climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R2 G3 M2 P D2 N3 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N3 D2 P M2 R2 G3 M1 R2 S |
| Notes | 7 ascending, 8 descending (sampurna-8-note) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R G m M' P D N |
Kalyani’s brilliant cousin; the descent borrows the plain Ma.
The notes of Saranga, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R2 | major second (M2) |
| G3 | major third (M3) |
| M1 | perfect fourth (P4) |
| 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 Saranga
Saranga is explored most in alapana and improvisation. Sing its arohanam and avarohanam slowly over a tanpura to feel its path, and open it in the parent raga’s guide.
The parent: Mechakalyani
Saranga 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 Saranga
What is the Saranga raga?
Saranga is a janya (derived) raga of the 65th melakarta, Mechakalyani. Its arohanam is S R2 G3 M2 P D2 N3 S' and its avarohanam is S' N3 D2 P M2 R2 G3 M1 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Saranga?
Arohanam (ascending): S R2 G3 M2 P D2 N3 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N3 D2 P M2 R2 G3 M1 R2 S.