Nattakurinji
| Mela | 28th Mela Harikambhoji |
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| Chakra | Bana |
| Type | Vakra |
| Arohanam | S R₂ G₃ M₁ N₂ D₂ N₂ P D₂ N₂ Ṡ |
| Avarohanam | Ṡ N₂ D₂ M₁ G₃ M₁ P G₃ R₂ S |
| Similar | Ravi Chandrika of Carnatic |
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Nattakurinji is a raga (musical scale) in Carnatic music. It is a audava janya raga of the 28th Melakarta raga Harikambhoji. This raga is considered auspicious to sing in the evenings. Though rarely used in Hindustani music, it is very popular in Carnatic music. The raaga Kurinji belongs to the Melakarta family Shankarabharanam but is relatively rare.