चित्र मलिक

Raag Chitra Malika is a complete scale with all 7 notes in both ascent and descent raga in the Carnatic classical music tradition.. With its Sampurna-Sampurna jati structure, this raag creates a distinctive tonal landscape. The predominant rasa is Peace/Tranquility (शांत), making it suitable for compositions that evoke peaceful, meditative emotions. It is traditionally performed during evening hours, and its melodic contour offers rich possibilities for alapana, kalpanaswaram, and creative improvisation.

As part of the rich tapestry of Indian classical music, Raag Chitra Malika represents the deep connection between melodic structure and emotional expression that defines the Carnatic tradition.

Raag Chitra-Malika is a Carnatic janya raag whose name means 'garland of pictures' (chitra = picture/painting, malika = garland/series). The name suggests a raag of variegated beauty, weaving together melodic colours as a garland weaves flowers. Raags with compound names ending in malika or mala often denote a string of raag-like movements within a single composition type in the South Indian tradition. Chitra-Malika is not documented in standard Carnatic references, and its parent melakarta and swara set are unconfirmed. No Hindustani thaat equivalent can be determined.