This is the 15th Melakarthā Rāgām in the Venkatamakhi's 72 Melakarthā Scheme. It is a Sampoorna rāgam which means all the Sapthaswaras are present in both the Ārohanam & Avarohanam. This rāgam is symmetric and very easy to learn and that is the reason why the beginner's lessons in Carnatic Music are based in Māyāmālavagaula and its derivative (Janya) rāgas. It has nearly 90 derivative (Janya) rāgas, which includes Malahari, Sāveri, Bowli, Revagupti etc.
This is a morning rāgam which evokes harmony and peace. Best suitable for relaxation and meditation too!
The notes/Swaras used in this rāgam are Shadjam, Suddha Rishabham, Antara Gāndharam, Suddha Madhyamam, Panchamam, Suddha Dhaivatham, Kakali Nishadam & Shadjam
Ārohanam – S R G M P D N S
Avarohanam – S N D P M G R S
This rāgam corresponds to Bhairav Thāt of Hindusthani Music.
Compositions
Kritis
1) Deva Deva Kalayami – Rupaka Tālam – Composed by Maharaja Sri Swati Tirunal
2) Tulasi Dalamulache – Rupaka Tālam – Composed by Sri Tyagaraja
3) Merusamaana – Ādi Tālam – Composed by Sri Tyagaraja
4) Sri Nāthādi Guruguho Jayathi – Ādi Tālam – Composed by Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar (This is his very first composition)
Few movie songs composed in this rāgam
1) Madhura Marikkozhunthu Vaasam (Movie: Enga Ooru Paattukkaran)
2) Maariyamma Maariyamma (Movie: Karagaattakkaaran)
3) Pavanarachezhuthunnu (Movie: Vietnam Colony)
4) Dalamarmmaram (Movie: Varnam)