Janya raga · child of melakarta 57, Simhendramadhyamam
Urmika
ऊर्मिका
Urmika is a janya (child) raga born from Simhendramadhyamam, the 57th melakarta. It is shadava (six notes) in ascent, classified shadava-shadava.
Urmikaऊर्मिका
Simhendramadhyamam with the Dha left out, both ways.
Drops D1 from Simhendramadhyamam.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Urmika climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R2 G2 M2 P N3 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N3 P M2 G2 R2 S |
| Notes | 6 ascending, 6 descending (shadava-shadava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R g M' P N |
Simhendramadhyamam with the Dha left out, both ways.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas).
The notes of Urmika, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R2 | major second (M2) |
| G2 | minor third (m3) |
| M2 | augmented fourth (A4) |
| P | perfect fifth (P5) |
| N3 | major seventh (M7) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Urmika
- Kalaratri, Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar
The parent: Simhendramadhyamam
Urmika keeps the tuning of its parent Simhendramadhyamam but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Simhendramadhyamam guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Urmika
What is the Urmika raga?
Urmika is a janya (derived) raga of the 57th melakarta, Simhendramadhyamam. Its arohanam is S R2 G2 M2 P N3 S' and its avarohanam is S' N3 P M2 G2 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Urmika?
Arohanam (ascending): S R2 G2 M2 P N3 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N3 P M2 G2 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Urmika?
Well-known compositions include Kalaratri (Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar).