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| Avarohanam | S R₁ S G₃ M₁ P D₁ N₂ Ṡ |
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Ahiri (pronounced āhiri) is a rāgam in Carnatic music. It is a janya rāgam (derived scale), and associated with the 14th melakarta scale Vakulabharanam.[1][2] It has also been associated with the 8th melakarta scale Hanumatodi.[1][2] Though it has all the seven swaras (musical notes) in the ascending and descending scale, the presence of zig-zag notes (vakra swaras) makes it a janya rāgam.
Ahiri is an ancient rāgam mentioned in Sangita Makarandha and Sangita samayasara.[2] It is a difficult rāgam to master, but it is rewarding. The rāgam is synonymous with karuna rasa (compassion).[1][2] It is considered an early-morning scale.[2]