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An '''Avarohana''', '''Avarohanam''' or '''Avaroha''', in the context of [[Indian classical music]], is the descending scale of any [[raga]].<ref name="ragas">''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, ''Glossary'' pages, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications</ref> The notes descend in pitch from the upper tonic (taar shadja or Sa) down to the lower tonic, possibly in a crooked (vakra) manner.<br />
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==Examples==<br />
In raga [[Darbari]], an [[Asavari]]-[[That (music)|thaat]] raga with [[Vadi (music)|vadi]]-[[samvadi]] R-P, the avroha is R' n S' d~ n P, m P g~ m R S, with [[Andolan (music)|andolan]] on the dhaivat and gandhar.<br />
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In [[Malahari]], which is ''[[janya]]'' raga of 15th ''[[melakarta]]'' [[Mayamalavagowla]], the avarohana is ''S D1 P M1 G2 R1 S''.<ref name="ragas" /> See [[Swara#Swaras in Carnatic music|swaras in Carnatic music]] for description of this notation.<br />
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In [[Sahana (raga)|Sahana]], a ''janya'' raga of 28th ''melakarta'' [[Harikambhoji]], the Avarohana is ''S N2 D2 P M1 G3 M1 R2 G3 R2 S''.<ref name="ragas" /> This raga in its avarohana has the notes jumping from one to another (a bit like Dattu). This changes the whole feel of the raga, making Sahana a beautiful raga to listen to.<br />
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