Janya raga · child of melakarta 46, Shadvidamargini · vakra
Tivravahini
तीव्रवाहिनी
Tivravahini is a janya (child) raga born from Shadvidamargini, the 46th melakarta. It is sampurna (all seven) in ascent, classified sampurna-sampurna.
Tivravahiniतीव्रवाहिनी
Rare; turns at Pa going up and circles G2 M2 coming home.
Keeps all seven notes of Shadvidamargini; only the path differs.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Tivravahini climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R1 G2 M2 P D2 P N2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 D2 P M2 G2 R1 G2 M2 R1 S |
| Notes | 7 ascending, 7 descending (sampurna-sampurna) |
| Hindustani sargam | S r g M' P D n |
Rare; turns at Pa going up and circles G2 M2 coming home.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas).
The notes of Tivravahini, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R1 | minor second (m2) |
| G2 | minor third (m3) |
| M2 | augmented fourth (A4) |
| 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 Tivravahini
- Sarijesi Veduka, Tyagaraja
The parent: Shadvidamargini
Tivravahini keeps the tuning of its parent Shadvidamargini but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Shadvidamargini guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Tivravahini
What is the Tivravahini raga?
Tivravahini is a janya (derived) raga of the 46th melakarta, Shadvidamargini. Its arohanam is S R1 G2 M2 P D2 P N2 S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 D2 P M2 G2 R1 G2 M2 R1 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Tivravahini?
Arohanam (ascending): S R1 G2 M2 P D2 P N2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 D2 P M2 G2 R1 G2 M2 R1 S.
What are famous songs in Tivravahini?
Well-known compositions include Sarijesi Veduka (Tyagaraja).