Janya raga · child of melakarta 15, Mayamalavagowla
Saveri
सावेरि
Saveri is a janya (child) raga born from Mayamalavagowla, the 15th melakarta. It is audava (pentatonic) in ascent, classified audava-sampurna. It carries a mood of Karuna: pathos; the air falls like slow rain.
Saveriसावेरि
Same climb as Malahari, a fuller fall; pathos in the Ri.
Keeps all seven notes of Mayamalavagowla; only the path differs.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Saveri climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R1 M1 P D1 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N3 D1 P M1 G3 R1 S |
| Notes | 5 ascending, 7 descending (audava-sampurna) |
| Hindustani sargam | S r G m P d N |
Same climb as Malahari, a fuller fall; pathos in the Ri.
The notes of Saveri, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R1 | minor second (m2) |
| G3 | major third (M3) |
| M1 | perfect fourth (P4) |
| P | perfect fifth (P5) |
| D1 | minor sixth (m6) |
| N3 | major seventh (M7) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Saveri
- Sankari Sankuru — Shyama Sastri
- Karuna Judavamma — Shyama Sastri
The parent: Mayamalavagowla
Saveri 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 Saveri
What is the Saveri raga?
Saveri is a janya (derived) raga of the 15th melakarta, Mayamalavagowla. Its arohanam is S R1 M1 P D1 S' and its avarohanam is S' N3 D1 P M1 G3 R1 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Saveri?
Arohanam (ascending): S R1 M1 P D1 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N3 D1 P M1 G3 R1 S.
What are famous songs in Saveri?
Well-known compositions include Sankari Sankuru (Shyama Sastri), Karuna Judavamma (Shyama Sastri).