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Kalyani is a prominent melodic scale in Carnatic music that is the fifth raga of the 11th chakra. It has a specific ascending and descending note structure and is a full heptatonic scale containing all seven swaras or notes. While Kalyani was originally called Kalyan, it is now more commonly known as Yaman in the North Indian tradition of Hindustani music and corresponds to the Lydian mode. Historical texts first began mentioning Kalyani/Yaman in the late 16th century when it had grown very popular.
- Author
- Arockia Benedict
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- EN