Is Gaula a janya raga?

Yes, Gaula is a janya raga derived from Mayamalavagaula.

Gaula

Indian Classical Raga

Gaula is a janya raga of the 15th melakarta Mayamalavagowla. It is an asymmetric raga, audava in ascent and a vakra shadava in descent, omitting dhaivatam throughout and gandharam from the ascent. It is described as an auspicious raga and a ghana raga, and is mentioned in ancient texts including the Sangita Ratnakara and Sangita Makarandha.

Scale

ArohanamS R1 M1 P N3 S

AvarohanamS N3 P M1 R1 G3 M1 R1 S

Tradition

Carnatic

Mela

Parent Raga

Mayamalavagaula

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