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Kapi

Indian Classical Raga

Kapi is a janya raga of Kharaharapriya, classed as audava in ascent and vakra-sampurna in descent. Its mood is mellow, tender and expressive, well suited to conveying longing or devotional love. Kapi can be performed at any time of day but is considered more suited to the evening.

Scale

ArohanamS R2 M1 P N3 S
AvarohanamS N2 D2 N2 P M1 G2 R2 S
Tradition
Carnatic
Mela
22
Parent Raga
Kharaharapriya
Rasa
bhakti, karuna
Time of Day
Evening

Compositions in Kapi raga

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Janya ragas of Kharaharapriya

Other ragas derived from the same parent melakarta (mela 22)