Hansdhwani / Hamsadhwani is a very sweet and pleasant raga and supposedly a janya of Shankarabharanam. But it is said to be best perceived as a janya of Kalyani.
Indian Notation:
Arohanam: S R2 G3 P N3 S
Avarohanam: S N3 P G3 R2 S | Western Notation:
Ascending: C D E G B C
Descending: C B G E D C |
Most of you would have heard of the famous "vathapi ganapathim baje" song set in this raga. However, this is not used much in film songs. I first heard about this raga from my mother while hearing the song "Let me see the love" from "Colonial Cousins" debut album. Film songs in recent times set in this scale are listed below. You may add more to the list.
- En manadhai kollai - Kalluri Vaasal - Deva
- Iru Vizhiyin Vazhiya Neeya Vandhu Ponadhu - Siva - Ilaiyaraaja
- Thee kurivi - Kangalal Keidhu Sei - A R Rahman
- Vellai pookal - Kannathil Muttham Ittal - A R Rahman
- Suppose unnai - Sukran - Vijay Antony
- Poovin Madiyil - Iruvar Mattum - Vijay Antony
- Sriranga ranga - Mahanadhi (interludes and charanam) - Ilaiyaraaja
- Thirakkadha poovukulley - En Swasa Kaatre (starting portions of charanam alone) - A R Rahman
- Enna paatu - Oru naal oru kanavu - Ilaiyaraaja
- Thogai Ilamayil - Mix of Hansdhwani and Lathangi - Ilaiyaraaja
- Unnai Enakku - Azhagar Malai - Ilaiyaraaja
I could only list a handful. The chords for this raga are also very light-music friendly. Chords like C Major, G Major alone are sufficient for this scale. E minor chord can be used at times. Still not many songs are set in this scale. Other ragas like Mohanam are used more than this.
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