Carnatic

Sankarabharanam - The King of Ragas in Carnatic Ragas

In this blog, we will discuss Raga Sankarabharanam, one of the most foundational and majestic ragas and the most revered and versatile in Carnatic music. Known as the 29th Melakarta raga, it holds a central place in both classical compositions and teaching traditions.

WHY IS "MAYAMALAVAGOULA" THE FIRST RAGA TO BE TAUGHT?

A lot of students ask: “Why do we always start with Mayamalavagoula? Why not other beautiful ragas like Kalyani or Sankarabharanam?” There’s a very solid reason, and it’s all hidden inside the structure of Mayamalavagoula itself. Let’s break it down.

RAGA & THE TIME THEORY

According to the theory of music as followed in India, certain ragas which are the special feature of Indian classical music are associated with particular seasons and particular times of the day and the night and this theory is called the ‘Time theory of Ragas’.

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