The Unique and Rare - Raga Jingla of Anadhudanu Ganu Composition by Saint Tyagaraja

Abstract

Music is an integral part of Indian culture. Carnatic music is the main musical tradition of south India. Carnatic music Indian music has many aspects such as sruti, swara, raga etc. In no other musical system, we find such a complicated and highly developed system of raga. Raga is the pivotal concept of Carnatic music and the backbone of Indian music. The term raga means a melodic and intricate combinations of swara phrase which is appealing and pleasing to all. In this ragas Apoorva ragas are unique in nature. Apoorva is a word which means uncommon, excellence and exceptional. The concept of an Apoorva ragas centers on its limited repertoire restricted usage.

This paper is intended to analyze the structure and distinguishing characteristics of the rare and Apoorva raga Jingla and the composition Anadhudanu ganu composed by saint Tyagaraja.