About the Raga
Raga Chakravakam is the 16th Melakarta raga of Carnatic music. It has a distinctive combination of Shuddha Rishabha, Antara Gandhara and Kaisiki Nishada, giving it an expressive and devotional character. It is particularly associated with compositions conveying devotion, introspection and emotional appeal.
| Raga | Chakravakam |
|---|---|
| Melakarta | 16 |
| Jati | Sampurna–Sampurna |
| Aroha | S R₁ G₃ M₁ P D₂ N₂ S′ |
| Avaroha | S′ N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₁ S |
| Madhyama | Shuddha Madhyama |
| Tala | Misra Chapu |
| Composer | Tyagaraja |
About the Artist
The Alathur Brothers, Alathur Srinivasa Iyer and Alathur Sivasubramania Iyer, were one of the distinguished vocal duos of twentieth-century Carnatic music. They were particularly renowned for their rhythmic precision, command of laya and sophisticated presentation of Carnatic compositions.
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