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The 72 Melakarta Ragas of Karnatic Music tradition
Chakra Melakarta No Suddha Madhyama Swaras Used Prati Madhyama Melakarta No Chakra
1 Indu 1 Kanakangi RA – GA – DHA – NA Salaga 37 7 Rishi
2 Ratnangi RA – GA – DHA – NI Jalarnava 38
3 Ganamurti RA – GA – DHA – NU Jhalavarali 39
4 Vanaspati RA –GA – DHI – NI Navaneetha 40
5 Manavati RA – GA –DHI – NU Pavani 41
6 Tanarupi RA – GA – DHU – NU Raghupriya 42
2 Netra 7 Senavati RA – GI – DHA – NA Gavambodhi 43 8 Vasu
8 Hanumatodi RA – GI – DHA – NI Bhavapriya 44
9 Dhenuka RA – GI – DHA – NU Shubhapantuvarali 45
10 Natakapriya RA –GI – DHI – NI Shadvidhamargini 46
11 Kokilapriya RA – GI –DHI – NU Swarnangi 47
12 Rupavati RA – GI – DHU – NU Divyamani 48
3 Agni 13 Gayakapriya RA – GU – DHA – NA Dhavalambari 49 9 Brahma
14 Vakulabharnam RA – GU – DHA – NI Namanarayani 50
15 Mayamalavagaula RA – GU – DHA – NU Kamavardhini 51
16 Chakravaka RA –GU – DHI – NI Ramapriya 52
17 Suryakanta RA – GU –DHI – NU Gamanashrama 53
18 Hatakambari RA – GU – DHU – NU Vishvambhari 54
4 Veda 19 Jhankaradhvani RI – GI – DHA – NA Shyamalangi 55 10 Desi
20 Natabhairavi RI – GI – DHA – NI Shanmukhapriya 56
21 Kiravani RI – GI – DHA – NU Simhendra-madhyama 57
22 Kharaharapriya RI–GI– DHI – NI Hemavati 58
23 Gaurimanohari RI – GI –DHI – NU Dharmavati 59
24 Varunapriya RI – GI– DHU – NU Nitimati 60
5 Bana 25 Mararanjani RI – GU – DHA – NA Kantamani 61 11 Rudra
26 Charukeshi RI – GU – DHA – NI Rishabhapriya 62
27 Sarasangi RI – GU – DHA – NU Latangi 63
28 Harikambhoji RI–GU – DHI – NI Vachaspati 64
29 Dheerashankarabharana RI – GU –DHI – NU Mechakalyani 65
30 Naganandini RI – GU – DHU – NU Chitrambari 66
6 Rutu 31 Yagapriya RU – GU – DHA – NA Sucharitra 67 12 Aditya
32 Ragavardhini RU– GU – DHA – NI Jyotiswarupini 68
33 Gangeyabhushini RU– GU – DHA – NU Dhatuvardhini 69
34 Vagadhishvari RU–GU – DHI – NI Nasikabhushini 70
35 Sulini RU – GU –DHI – NU Kosala 71
36 Chalanata RU – GU – DHU – NU Rasikapriya 72
  • Indu Chakra 1.
  • Netra Chakra 2.
  • Agni Chakra 3.
  • Veda Chakra 4.
  • Bana Chakra 5.
  • Rutu Chakra 6.
  • Rishi Chakra 7.
  • Vasu Chakra 8.
  • Brahma Chakra 9.
  • Desi Chakra 10.
  • Rudra Chakra 11.
  • Aditya Chakra 12.

Ragas of Indu Chakra :

All the ragas of Indu chakra are Shuddha Madhyama (M1) ragas. ‘Indu’ means moon in Sanskrit. The first chakra is named as “Indu” to depict that there is only one moon to the entire universe. “Rishi Chakra” corresponding to that of Indu Chakra has Prati Madhyama ragas (The ragas of Rishi Chakra have Prati Madhyama in place of Shuddha Madhyama and all other swaras remains same).

Ragas of Netra chakra :

All the ragas of “Netra” chakra are Shuddha Madhyama (M1) ragas. “Netra” means eyes in Sanskrit. The second chakra is named as “Netra” to depict two eyes of living beings.
“Vasu Chakra” corresponding to that of Netra Chakra has Prati Madhyama ragas (The ragas of Vasu Chakra have Prati Madhyama in place of Shuddha Madhyama and all other swaras remains same).

Ragas of Agni Chakra :

All the ragas of Agni chakra are Shuddha Madhyama (M1) ragas. ‘Agni’ means fire in Sanskrit. The third chakra is named as “Agni” to depict that there are three different types of “Agni” (fire).
“Brahma Chakra” corresponding to that of Agni Chakra has Prati Madhyama ragas (The ragas of Brahma Chakra have Prati Madhyama in place of Shuddha Madhyama and all other swaras remains same).

Ragas of Veda Chakra

All the ragas of Veda chakra are Shuddha Madhyama (M1) ragas. ‘Veda’ means “Knowledge” or “Wisdom” in Sanskrit. The fourth chakra is named as “Veda”. There are four Vedas : the Rigveda, the Yajurveda, the Samaveda and the Atharva Veda.
“Disi” chakra corresponding to that of Veda Chakra has Prati Madhyama ragas (The ragas of Disi Chakra have Prati Madhyama in place of Shuddha Madhyama and all other swaras remains same).

Ragas of Bana Chakra

Bana chakra is the fifth of the Raga chakra. “Bana” means Arrow. Bana chakra represents the five Arrows of Manmatha. All the ragas of Bana chakra are Shuddha Madhyama (M1) ragas.
“Rudra” chakra corresponding to that of Bana Chakra has Prati Madhyama ragas (The ragas of Rudra Chakra have Prati Madhyama in place of Shuddha Madhyama and all other swaras remains same).

Ragas of Rutu chakra

Rutu chakra is the sixth of the Raga chakra. “Rutu” means season. Rutu chakra represents the six seasons - Vasantha, Greeshma, Varsha, Sharad, Hemantha and Shishira. All the ragas of Rutu chakra are Shuddha Madhyama (M1) ragas.
“Aditya” chakra corresponding to that of Rutu Chakra has Prati Madhyama ragas (The ragas of Aditya Chakra have Prati Madhyama in place of Shuddha Madhyama and all other swaras remains same).

Ragas of Rishi Chakra :

All the ragas of Indu chakra are Prati Madhyama (M2) ragas. ‘Rishi’ means Sage in Sanskrit. The seventh chakra is named as “Rishi” to represent the seven sages (Saptharshi). Agastya, Atri, Bharadwaja, Gautama, Jamadagni, Vasishta and Vishwamitra are seven rishis (Saptarshis).

Ragas of Vasu chakra :

All the ragas of “Vasu” chakra are Prati Madhyama (M2) ragas. . The eigth chakra is named as “Vasu” to represent “Ashta Vasus” (Vasu means “Brilliance” or wealth givers”)

Ragas of Brahma chakra

All the ragas of “Brahma” chakra are Prati Madhyama (M2) ragas. The ninth chakra is named as “Brahma” to represent “Nava Brahmas (Nine Prajapatis)” of Hindu mythology.

Ragas of Disi chakra

All the ragas of “Disi” chakra are Prati Madhyama (M2) ragas. The tenth chakra is named as “Desi” to represent “Ten directions” of Hindu mythology.

Ragas of Rudra chakra

All the ragas of “Rudra” chakra are Prati Madhyama (M2) ragas. The eleventh chakra is named as “Rudra Chakra” signifies the “eleven forms of Rudra (Lord Shiva) ” according to Hindu mythology.

Ragas of Aditya chakra

All the ragas of “Aditya” chakra are Prati Madhyama (M2) ragas. The twelfth chakra is named as “Aditya” signifies the “twelve forms of Aditya (Lord Soorya) ” according to Hindu mythology.

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