Janya raga · child of melakarta 22, Kharaharapriya
Sriranjani
श्रीरञ्जनी
Sriranjani is a janya (child) raga born from Kharaharapriya, the 22nd melakarta. It is shadava (six notes) in ascent, classified shadava-shadava. It carries a mood of Shringara: beauty and longing; the air breathes.
Sriranjaniश्रीरञ्जनी
Six swaras, Pa left out; bright and quick to smile.
Drops P from Kharaharapriya.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Sriranjani climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R2 G2 M1 D2 N2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 D2 M1 G2 R2 S |
| Notes | 6 ascending, 6 descending (shadava-shadava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R g m D n |
Six swaras, Pa left out; bright and quick to smile.
The notes of Sriranjani, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R2 | major second (M2) |
| G2 | minor third (m3) |
| M1 | perfect fourth (P4) |
| D2 | major sixth (M6) |
| N2 | minor seventh (m7) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Sriranjani
- Marubalka — Tyagaraja
- Sogasuga Mridanga Talamu — Tyagaraja
The parent: Kharaharapriya
Sriranjani 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 Sriranjani
What is the Sriranjani raga?
Sriranjani is a janya (derived) raga of the 22nd melakarta, Kharaharapriya. Its arohanam is S R2 G2 M1 D2 N2 S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 D2 M1 G2 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Sriranjani?
Arohanam (ascending): S R2 G2 M1 D2 N2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 D2 M1 G2 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Sriranjani?
Well-known compositions include Marubalka (Tyagaraja), Sogasuga Mridanga Talamu (Tyagaraja).