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For the 1946 film, see Lavangi (1946 film).

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. 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 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

Language:Tamil

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

Notes

  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

  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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