Dhanasri


Dhanasri is a rāga belonging to the tradition of Odissi music. Falling under the meḷa of the same name, the raga uses komala gandhara and komala nisada swaras and is traditionally associated with the karuṇa rasa. The raga is mentioned in treatises such as the Gita Prakasa and ''Sangita Narayana.''

Structure

An ancient raga, Dhanasri is accepted as one of the primary melas in Odissi music due to its prominence. It has been used by hundreds of poet-composers for well-over the past many centuries. Its aroha-abaroha are given below :
Aroha : n S g M P n S
Abaroha : S n D P M g R S

Compositions

Some of the well-known traditional compositions in this raga include :Sariba Ki E Nisi Go by Banamali DasaKanta Bina Diba Rajani by Upendra BhanjaKadamba Bane Bansi Bajila by Gopalakrusna PattanayakaGostha Chandramanku Asa by Gopalakrusna PattanayakaKe Ki Kahi Ki Bigidaila by Gopalakrusna PattanayakaKunchita Nila Kuntala by Benudhara