Raga Database

This database of ragas has presently about 1846 ragas. The database can be searched by name of raga (or number, for melakarta ragas). You can also search for the Janya ragas of a given melakarta (by name or number). Finally, you may also search for ragas by their aarohana and avarohana kramam.

If you would like to submit a raga for inclusion, please scroll down to the bottom of this page and use the form. Use the same form to point out errors.

Name (or number) search
Enter raga name or part of name (enter either name or number for melakartas)
Janya raga search
Enter number or name of melakarta
Aarohana/avarohana search
Enter aarohana or avarohana or a phrase that appears therein Eg. 's r g p d s' or 'n d m n n s' (do not enter quotes, and ensure exactly one space between swaras)

Submit raga for inclusion