Chakra 3: Agni (Fire)
The foundational raga taught first to all Carnatic music students. Often the first scale learned. Known as the "teacher raga." Equivalent to the double harmonic major scale in Western theory.
S R1 G3 M1 P D1 N3
C C#/Db E F G G#/Ab B
Double harmonic major (Byzantine scale)
Agni (Fire) — #3 of 12
Ragas 13 to 18
| Position | Swara | Full Name | Western | Semitones |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S | Shadjam | C | 0 |
| 2 | R1 | Shuddha Rishabham | C#/Db | 1 |
| 3 | G3 | Antara Gandharam | E | 4 |
| 4 | M1 | Shuddha Madhyamam | F | 5 |
| 5 | P | Panchamam | G | 7 |
| 6 | D1 | Shuddha Dhaivatam | G#/Ab | 8 |
| 7 | N3 | Kakali Nishadam | B | 11 |
Performance recordings, demonstrations, and practice tracks for this raga will be added soon.