Charukesi

चारुकेशी

Swara Notation

S R G m P d n S' | S' n d P m G R S

Thaat: Kafi afternoon Sampoorna-Sampoorna
Vadi: Pancham (P)
Samvadi: Shadaj (S)
Charukesi, a Carnatic seven-note raga with komal dha and ni.

Quick Facts

Thaat (Scale)
Kafi
Time of Day
Afternoon
Jati (Notes)
Sampoorna-sampoorna
Vadi (King Note)
Pancham (P)
Samvadi (Queen Note)
Shadaj (S)

Origins & Context

Charukesi is a very famous raga from the Carnatic system of music. It is a seven-note raga with flat notes at dha and ni. It evokes moods of devotion, love, or despair.

Technical Details

Melodic structure and movement patterns

Aroha (Ascent)

S R G m P d n S'

Avroh (Descent)

S' n d P m G R S

Pakad (Catch Phrase)

G m P n d P G m G R 'n S

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