Raga Hamsadhwani

Janya of Sankarabharanam (#29) · audavaBeginner

The “swan’s call” - bright, auspicious, and the classic concert opener thanks to Vatapi Ganapathim.

Arohanam & Avarohanam Sa on C

SR₂G₃PN₃Ṡ

ṠN₃PG₃R₂S

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Compositions in Hamsadhwani

Kriti · Intermediate

Vatapi Ganapathim

Hamsadhwani · Adi tala · Muthuswami Dikshitar. Dikshitar’s invocation to Ganesha in Hamsadhwani - very likely the most-performed concert opener in Carnatic music.

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Related ragas

Parent: Sankarabharanam

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