Ramakeri () is a

rāga A raga ( ; , ; ) is a melodic framework for improvisation in Indian classical music akin to a musical mode, melodic mode. It is central to classical Indian music. Each raga consists of an array of melodic structures with musical motifs; and, fro ...

belonging to the tradition of

Odissi music Odissi music (, ) is a genre of Indian classical music, classical music originating from the eastern state of Odisha. Rooted in the ancient ritual music tradition dedicated to the deity Jagannatha, Odissi music has a rich history spanning over ...

. Falling under the ''meḷa'' Barādi, the raga uses ''komala rusabha, komala dhaibata'' and ''tibra madhyama'' swaras and is traditionally associated with the ''karuṇa rasa.'' The raga is mentioned in treatises such as the '' Gita Prakasa'' and '' Sangita Narayana.'' This raga has been used by the 12th-century Odia composer

Jayadeva Jayadeva (; born ), also spelt Jaideva, was a Sanskrit poet during the 12th century. He is most known for his epic poem ''Gita Govinda'' which concentrates on Krishna's love with the ''gopi'', Radha, in a rite of spring. This poem, which presen ...

in his

Gita Govinda The ''Gita Govinda'' (; IAST: ''gītagovindam'') is a work composed by the 12th-century Hindu poet, Jayadeva. It describes the relationship between Krishna, Radha and ''gopis'' (female cow herders) of Vrindavan. The ''Gita Govinda'' is organiz ...

Structure

An ancient raga, Ramakeri has been used by hundreds of poet-composers for well-over the past many centuries. Its ''aroha-abaroha'' are given below : ''Aroha :'' S r G P d S ''Abaroha :'' S N d P m G r S The raga dwells or does ''nyasa'' on the ''gandhara'', as per tradition and evokes a solemn mood.

Compositions

Some of the well-known traditional compositions in this raga include : * ''Kuru Yadunandana'' (24th prabandha of the

) by

* ''Syame Tu Nuha Bimana'' by Banamali Dasa

References

{{Odissi music ragas Ragas of Odissi music