Lavangi (scale) explained

Lavangi
Mela:Hanumatodi

Lavangi is a rāgam (musical scale) of Carnatic music (South Indian classical music).

It is a janya rāgam (derived scale) of the 8th Melakarta rāgam Hanumatodi.[1] [2] M. Balamuralikrishna is credited with introducing it into Carnatic music and using this scale first for compositions.His most popular kriti in this ragam is 'Omkaaraakarini'.

Scale

The Lavangi scale contains four swarams:

Origin

The ragam Lavangi is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Lava' (beautiful) and 'Anga' (parts), and means "one with beautiful parts". M. Balamuralikrishna built the raga to have 4 swaras, excluding the low sadharna as it is generic.

Compositions

Composition LanguageTalamComposerSingerLyrics Audio Label
Omkaarakarini SanskritAdiM Balamurali KrishnaM Balamurali KrishnaM Balamurali KrishnaLiving Media India Limited
Sakala GrahabalaneneKannadaKhanda ChapuPurandara Dasa PriyadarshiniPurandara DasaPM Audios

Notes and References

  1. Ragas in Carnatic music by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications
  2. Raganidhi by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras

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