Lavangi (scale)

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

Lavangi

Mela	Hanumatodi
Arohanam	S R₁ M₁ D₁ Ṡ
Avarohanam	Ṡ 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

The Lavangi scale contains four swarams:

• Arohana : S R₁ M₁ D₁ Ṡ^[a]
• Avarohana : Ṡ D₁ M₁ R₁ S^[b]

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 Ṟ M Ḏ Ṡ
   • Western: C D♭ F A♭ C
2. Alternate notations:
   • Hindustani: Ṡ Ḏ M Ṟ 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