Abhogi

Question 1

Aro and Avo of Abhogi:

Answer 1

Aro: S R G M D Ṡ
Avo: Ṡ D M G R S

Question 2

What raga is Abhogi derived from and what kind of raga is it?

Answer 2

• 22nd Mela Janyam Haraharapriya
• Audava Upanga raga

Question 3

Abhogi swarastanas:

Answer 3

G and M are 1, R and D are 2:
- Sadjam
- Chathusruthi Rishabam (R2)
- Sadharna Gandaram (G1)
- Suddha Madyamam (M1)
- Panchamam
- Chatusruthi Dhaivadam (D2)

Question 4

What are the jeeva, nyasa and graha swaras?

Answer 4

Jeeva: G, M, D
Nyasa: R, M, D
Graha: S, R

Question 5

Other features of Abhogi raga:

Answer 5

• Moorchanakaraka raga –> in graha bedam, M of Abhogi will yield Valaji
• One of very few Panchama Varja Janya ragas
• Sung at all times + feelings of grace, Bhakti and love

Question 6

Sancharam of Abhogi raga:

Question 7

3 examples of compositions in this raga (name, type of comp, tala + composer):

Answer 7

• Sabhapathikku –> kriti, Rupaka tala, Gopalakrishna Bharathi
• Manasa Nilpa Shakthi –> kriti, Adi tala, Thiyagaraja
• Nannubrova –> kriti, Adi tala, Thiyagaraja