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Kathanakuthuhalam

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Kathanakuthuhalam
ArohanamS R₂ M₁ D₂ N₃ G₃ P 
Avarohanam N₃ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S

Kathanakuthuhalam or kathanakuthoohalam, also known as kathanakuthuhala is a raga in Carnatic music. Patnam Subramania Iyer is credited with inventing this raga.[1][2] The famous kriti Raghuvamsha Sudhambudhi written by him is in this raga.

Structure

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Its ārohaṇa-avarohaṇa structure (ascending and descending scale) is as follows (see swaras in Carnatic music for details on below notation and terms):

  • arohana: S R₂ M₁ D₂ N₃ G₃ P 
  • avarohana:  N₃ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S

References

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  1. ^ "The Journal of the Music Academy" (PDF). The Music Academy, Madras Committee Meetings. 62: 27.
  2. ^ Sruti. P.N. Sundaresan. 1998. p. 44. Retrieved 27 May 2021.