Question

Describe the Lakshana of raga Simhendramadyamam.

Hint:

Simhendramadyamam is the 57th melakarta, known for its deep emotional appeal and vivadi swaras.

Answer 1

Simhendramadyamam is the 57th Melakarta raga in the Carnatic music system. It is the prati madhyama counterpart of Hemavati (22nd mela). Lakshana:

Arohanam: S R1 G2 M2 P D1 N2 S
Avarohanam: S N2 D1 P M2 G2 R1 S
Swaras Used: Shuddha Rishabha (R1), Sadharana Gandhara (G2), Prati Madhyama (M2), Shuddha Dhaivata (D1), Kaisiki Nishada (N2)
Nature: Sampoorna raga – all 7 swaras in both ascent and descent.
Vivadi Raga: Yes – contains Vivadi swaras, making it slightly challenging to render.
Mood and Usage:

Introspective, meditative, and serious in nature.
Offers vast scope for manodharma sangeeta.
Popular Compositions:

“Ninne Namminānu” – Tyagaraja
“Shri Kamalambike” – Muthuswami Dikshitar (in ragamalika passages)