Question

Write the characteristics of a Shadava Raga with two examples.

Hint:

Shadava = 6 swaras; Audava = 5 swaras. Always count the swaras carefully.

Answer 1

Shadava Ragas are defined as Ragas containing only 6 swaras in their structure.
Examples include:
1. Raga Sriranjani – Omits Pa (P).
2. Raga Mohanam – Omits Ma (M) and Ni (N).