Category: Raga

In 19th Century,Lucknow’s Nawab Vajad Ali Shah introduced Thumri. He was a singer and was also known as ” Akhtar Priya”. Thumri is a devotional...

Raag Jaunpuri belongs to Asavari That.Some experts,consider it indistinguishable from the Shudh Rishabh Asavari.Its attractive swars also make it popular raaga in carnatic circles.This is...

Raag Bhairavi is the main representative of Bhairavi That.It has traditionally been performed in morning.But nowadays it is performed at any time provided it is...

Raag Asavari or Shudh Re Asavari is a fundamental raag in Asavari that.It is very similar to raag Jaunpuri only diiference being Komal Ni being...

Raag Patdeep is a modern raag.It is very similar to Raag Bhimpalasi.Only difference between Raag Patdeep and Bhimpalasi is the use of Shudh Nishad.This raag...

Raag Durga is a very popular evening raag.The name Durga is derived from the name of goddess Amba or Parvati (wife of lord Shiva).The origin...

Raag Bhimpalasi belongs to Kafi that.This raag is very much associated with hot Indian afternoon.It has five notes ascending and seven notes descending.Kafi that is...

Raag Desh (Des) is a night time romantic Raaga.It comes from Khamaj That.Both Ni ie komal n normal are used.The use of all seven notes...

Raag Darbari Kanada is also known as Raag Darbari belongs to Kanada family ie it is originated from Carnatic music.It has been been brought into...

Raag Shankara is a Veer-Rasa(Rudra Roop for Tandav of Lord Shankara).This is the best expression for this raag.It is developed from Bilawal That.All Swars used...