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Raga Name: Ragesri
That Name: Khammaja
Aroha: S G m D n S’
Avaroha: S’ n D G m R S
Jati: Audava – Sadava
Vadi: m
Samvadi: S
Swarupa: G m D n S’ n D G m R S ‘n ‘D S
Prahar: 7th
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Raga Information:
Raga
Ragesri (“queen of ragas”) is one of the mellowest
ragas in Indian classical music. Raga Ragesri omits Pa
completely, thus developing strong harmonic forces on ma. The harmony of Sa and ma, as well as the harmony of Dha
and Ga, creates an unusual complex which creates a
blissful overall environment. Some musicians will make a very spare use of suddha Ni, but not enough to water down the essence of this
raga. This raga is very similar to Bagesri in
structure. However, Bagesri has komal
ga, and has one minor instance of Pa. The nature of
this raga is devotional. The most famous composition of this raga is “He Govinda He Gopala He Govinda Rakho Sarana.”
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UPDATED: June 13, 2009