Question

Write the raga lakshana of \(\textit{Pantuvarali.}\)

Hint:

Pantuvarali’s distinctive scale and serious mood make it a raga of devotion and depth.

Answer 1

\(\textit{Pantuvarali}\) is a prominent and highly expressive raga in Carnatic music, known for its intense and meditative mood. It belongs to the 51st Melakarta raga in the Carnatic system. Key lakshanas (characteristics) of Pantuvarali: 

Arohana (Ascending scale): Sa Ri1 Ga3 Ma2 Pa Dha1 Ni3 Sa 
Avarohana (Descending scale): Sa Ni3 Dha1 Pa Ma2 Ga3 Ri1 Sa 
Swara Variants: - Ri1: Sudda Rishabham (minor second) - Ga3: Antara Gandharam (major third) - Ma2: Prati Madhyamam (augmented fourth) - Dha1: Sudda Dhaivatam (minor sixth) - Ni3: Kakali Nishadam (major seventh) 
Mood: Pantuvarali evokes feelings of devotion, pathos, and seriousness. 
Usage: Often used in compositions expressing deep emotions, prayers, and meditative themes. 
This raga is favored for its ability to convey both gravity and beauty in compositions and improvisations.