Hamsadhwani

10:00 PM Posted by Vijayasri

Hamsadhwani/Hansadhwani raagam is a janya of Shankarabharanam.

Arohanam: S R2 G3 P N3 S
Avarohanam: S N3 P G3 R2 S

It is a very sweet and pleasant raga. Following is a video of the famous "vathapi ganapathim baje" song which is set in this raga.

Film songs in recent times set in this scale are listed below. You may add more to the list.

En manadhai kollai - Kalluri Vaasal
Thee kurivi - Kangalal Keidhu Sei
Vellai pookal - Kannathil Muttham Ittal
Suppose unnai - Sukran
Sriranga ranga - Mahanadhi (interludes and charanam)
Thirakkadha poovukulley - En Swasa Kaatre (starting portions of charanam alone)
Enna paatu - Oru naal oru kanavu