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==Origin==
==Origin==
The ragam Lavangi is derived from the [[Sanskrit]] word 'Lavang' meaning clove. Through the notion of a clove having four sectors, [[M. Balamuralikrishna]] built the raga to have 4 swaras, excluding the low sadharna as it is generic.
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==
==Compositions==
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== Film Songs ==
== Film Songs ==
=== Language:[[Hindi)language|Hindi] ===
=== Language:[[Tamil language|Tamil]] ===
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Latest revision as of 14:56, 5 August 2025



Lavangi
MelaHanumatodi
ArohanamS R₁ M₁ D₁ 
Avarohanam D₁ M₁ R₁ S

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[edit | edit source]

The Lavangi scale contains four swarams:

Origin[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Composition Language Talam Composer Singer Lyrics Audio Label
Omkaarakarini Sanskrit Adi M Balamurali Krishna M Balamurali Krishna M Balamurali Krishna Living Media India Limited
Sakala Grahabalanene Kannada Khanda Chapu Purandara Dasa Priyadarshini Purandara Dasa PM Audios

Film Songs[edit | edit source]

Language:Tamil[edit | edit source]

Song Movie Composer Singer
Kangalukul Unnai Thanthu Vitten Ennai Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. Alternate notations:
    • Hindustani: S  M  
    • Western: C D F A C
  2. Alternate notations:
    • Hindustani:   M  S
    • Western: C A F D C

References[edit | edit source]

  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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