Hemavati (raga)

Hemavati is a Carnatic music raga, the 58th melakarta raga in the 72 melakarta raga system. It is also known as Simhendramadhyamam. As a melakarta raga, it is a sampurna raga, meaning it contains all seven notes (Sa, Ri, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni) in both its ascending (arohana) and descending (avarohana) scales.

Its arohana and avarohana are as follows:

Arohana: S R2 G2 M2 P D2 N2 S

Avarohana: S N2 D2 P M2 G2 R2 S

Where:

• S is Shadjam
• R2 is Chathusruthi Rishabham
• G2 is Sadharana Gandharam
• M2 is Prati Madhyamam
• P is Panchamam
• D2 is Chathusruthi Dhaivatham
• N2 is Kaisiki Nishadham

Hemavati is a very popular raga and has many janya ragas (derived scales) associated with it. It is considered a majestic and powerful raga. Numerous compositions exist in this raga, showcasing its versatility.