Janya raga · child of melakarta 59, Dharmavati
Vijayanagari
विजयनागरी
Vijayanagari is a janya (child) raga born from Dharmavati, the 59th melakarta. It is shadava (six notes) in ascent, classified shadava-shadava.
Vijayanagariविजयनागरी
Dharmavati with the Ni left out, both ways.
Drops N3 from Dharmavati.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Vijayanagari climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R2 G2 M2 P D2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' D2 P M2 G2 R2 S |
| Notes | 6 ascending, 6 descending (shadava-shadava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R g M' P D |
Dharmavati with the Ni left out, both ways.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas), ragasurabhi.com.
The notes of Vijayanagari, 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) |
| D2 | major sixth (M6) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Vijayanagari
- Vijayambike, Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar
The parent: Dharmavati
Vijayanagari keeps the tuning of its parent Dharmavati but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Dharmavati guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Vijayanagari
What is the Vijayanagari raga?
Vijayanagari is a janya (derived) raga of the 59th melakarta, Dharmavati. Its arohanam is S R2 G2 M2 P D2 S' and its avarohanam is S' D2 P M2 G2 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Vijayanagari?
Arohanam (ascending): S R2 G2 M2 P D2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' D2 P M2 G2 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Vijayanagari?
Well-known compositions include Vijayambike (Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar).