Karaharapriya Flashcards
1
Q
Aro and Avo of Karaharapriya:
A
Aro: S R G M P D N Ṡ
Avo: Ṡ N D P M G R S
2
Q
What raga is Haraharapriya derived from and what kind of raga is it?
A
- 22nd Melakartha
- 4th raga in 4th Chakra (Veda - Bhu)
3
Q
Karaharapriya swarastanas:
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Everyone is 1 except R and D:
- Sadjam
- Chathusruthi Rishabam (R2)
- Sadharna Gandaram (G1)
- Suddha Madyamam (M1)
- Panchamam
- Chatusruthi Dhaivadam (D2)
- Kaisiki Nishadam (N1)
4
Q
What are the jeeva, nyasa and graha swaras?
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Jeeva: R, G, D, N
Nyasa: R, G, D, N
Graha: S, R, P, N
5
Q
Other features of Karaharapriya raga:
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- Moorchana Mela raga –> swaras r, g, m, p, n will yield Hanumatodi, Mechakalyani, Harikamboji, Natabairavi, Dhirasankarabarnam
- Pratiyahata gamaka adds beauty
- N d p m G r, N d p n, ṡ n d P m G r are some ‘ranjaka’ prayogams
- Sung at all times + feelings of Bhakti and love
- Called ‘Kapi That’ in Hindustani music
- Similar to ancient music Sama raga
- Thiyagaraja composed many kritis
6
Q
Sancharam of Karaharapriya raga:
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7
Q
3 examples of compositions in this raga (name, type of comp, tala + composer):
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- Indajanmam vendum –> kriti, Adi tala, Gopalakrishna Bharati
- Chakkani raja –> kriti, Adi tala, Thiyagaraja
