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Hamsadhwani Raga

Hamsadhwani is a popular audava raga (pentatonic scale) in Carnatic Music. It consists of five notes. S – Shadja R2 – Chatushruti Rishabha G2 – Antara Gandhara, P – Panchama and N2 – Kakali Nishada.

The raga omits the madhyama and dhaivata swaras, giving it its bright and auspicious characteristics. It has its origins in the Carnatic tradition and is traditionally attributed to Ramaswami Dikshitar, the father of the renowned composer Muthuswami Dikshitar.

What are the benifits of Hamsadhwani Raga ?

The raga Hamsadhwani is believed to stimulate the Muladhara chakra, the energy center associated with innocence, grounding, and inner wisdom. In the realm of music therapy, Hamsadhwani is used to support healing for conditions such as heart disease, nervous irritability, neurosis, worry, and emotional distress.

It is also said to aid in preventing kidney stone formation, and alleviating burning sensations, insomnia, and anxiety, making it a raga with both spiritual and therapeutic benefits.

Vathapi Ganapathim

Raga : Hamsadhwani Composer : Muthuswami Dikshitar.

Tala : Aadhi S R2 G2 P N2 S / S N2 P G2 R2 S

Pallavi
Vathapi Ganapathim Bhajeham
Vaaranaasyam Vara Pradham Sri

Anupallavi
Bhoothaadhi Samsevitha Charanam
Bhootha Bhautika Prapancha Bharanam
Madhyamakala SahityamVeetharaaginam Vinutha Yoginam
Vishwakaaranam Vigna Vaaranam

Charanam
Puraa Kumbha Sambhava Munivara Prapoojitham Trikona Madhyagatham
Muraari Pramukhaadhyupaasitham Moolaadhaara Kshetrasthitham
Paraadhi Chathvaari Vaagaathmakam Pranava Swaroopa Vakrathundam
Nirantharam Nithila Chandrakandam Nijavaamakara Vidhrutekshu Dandam
Madhyamakala Sahithyam
Karaambujapaasha Beejaapooram Kalushavidooram Bhoothaakaaram
Haraadhi Guruguha Toshitha Bimbam Hamsadhwani Bhooshitha Herambham