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<blockquote data-quote="Astroboy" data-source="post: 62897" data-attributes="member: 4990"><p>Ragas of Sri Guru Granth Sahab </p><p> </p><p>The following arrangement has been followed in the scheme of notation. </p><p>First the parent scale (Thath) is given and then the class (Jati) of the raga, which may be pentatonic (Arav), hexatonic (Sharav) or septatonic (Sampuran). This is followed by the notes (Svares) used in the raga. The sonant (Vadi) is given followed by the consonant (Samvadi) note. In some cases the atmosphere of the raga is then indicated. Then follow the notes of the ascending movement. (Aroha) and the descending notes (Avaroha). The characteristic notes (Pakad) of the raga are indicated. The Ragas of the Sikh Scripture are given in the serial order. The notation of the Dhunis of the vars is not mentioned here, but will be found in the two volumes in Punjabi entitled Gurbani Sangeet: Prachin Ritt-Ratnavali (pp. 953- </p><p>983) by Bhai Avtar Singh and Bhai Gurucharan Singh, published by Punjabi University, Patiala, 1979. </p><p> </p><p>M Teevar </p><p>S + P Shud Only </p><p>R Shud + Komal </p><p>G Shud + Komal </p><p>D Shud + Komal </p><p>N Shud + Komal </p><p> </p><p>Note: M Teevar is represented by m in notation. </p><p>R (komal) is represented by r </p><p>G " " g </p><p>D " " d </p><p>N " " n </p><p> </p><p>1. SRI RAG </p><p>Thath: Poorvi. Jati: Arava-Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: R, D, m, rest Shudh. Varjit G D in Aroha. </p><p>Vadi: R Samvadi P </p><p>Atmosphere: Solemn and grave </p><p>Time of Singing: Evening (6 PM-9 PM) </p><p>Aroha: S r r P, m P N S </p><p>Avaroha: S N d P, m D m G R, R R P R G G R S </p><p>Pakad: S, r, r, P, m G r, GR S </p><p>Note: This is an important raga and occupies the first place in the Sikh Scripture. The word "Shri" means great or respected. It is an important raga and its quite popular. In avaroha, S r P are used in accompaniment and M Teevar is touched frequently. </p><p> </p><p>2. MANJH </p><p>Thath: Khamaj, Jati: Sharav-Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: S R M P D N Shudh </p><p>S R G M D N in Aroha; </p><p>N in Avaroha: </p><p>S n D P, D n D P, M G R S </p><p>G and N both Sudh and Komal </p><p>Vadi: S, Samvadi: P </p><p>Time of Singing : Fourth Pahar of the day (3 PM- 6 PM) </p><p>Aroha: S R, M P D, N S </p><p>Avaroha: S N D P, D N D, P, M G R S </p><p>Pakad: M G R S, N P N S P N S, N D P M G R S </p><p> </p><p>3. GAURI </p><p>Thath: Bhairav, Jati: Arav-Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: S r M, P N </p><p>Vadi: r Samvadi: P </p><p>Atmosphere: Peaceful and Tanquil </p><p>Time of Singing: Afternoon (3 PM-6 PM) </p><p>Aroha: S r M, P N </p><p>Avaroha: S N d P M G r S, N S. </p><p>Pakad: S r M P, G r S N D P M P N S </p><p>Note: It is extremely devotional in mood. It has the greatest number of composition including the popular Sukhmani Sahib of Guru Arjan. This raga is not sung in Tar Saptak. </p><p> </p><p>4. ASA </p><p>Thath: Bilaval. Jati: Arava-Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: All Shudh, (N somethimes are used in descending movement) </p><p>Vadi: M. Samvadi: S </p><p>Atmosphere: Peaceful and refreshing </p><p>Time of singing: Fourth Pahar of the night (3 AM-6 AM) </p><p>Aroha: S R M P D S </p><p>Avaroha: S N D P M G R S </p><p>Pakad: S, R, M P D, P M, G R S R G, S </p><p>Note: N is sometimes used in Avaroha for greater impact of the raga. It produces Bhakti rasa (devotional emotion), </p><p>which is very essential for early morning prayer. Asa-di-Var the Sikh devotional dawn composition consisteing of </p><p>24 chhants, 24 pauris and salokas is sung daily in Gurdwaras and homes for its blissful effect. </p><p> </p><p>5. GUJRI </p><p>Thath: Todi Jati: Sharav-Sharav </p><p>Svaras: R G D (komal), M (Teevar), S and N Shudh, Varjit P </p><p>Vadi: D. Samvadi: G </p><p>Atmosphere: Solemn and devotional </p><p>Time of Singing: 9 AM-12.00 Noon (second Pahar of the day) </p><p>Aroha: S r g m D N S </p><p>Avaroha: S N d m g r S </p><p>Pakad: m d N d, m g r g r s </p><p> </p><p>6. DEVGANDHARI </p><p>Thath; Bhairav. Jati: Arava-Sampuram </p><p>Svaras: S G M P D (Shudh): R and d in Avaroha, both forms of R, D & N are used. </p><p>Vadi: M. Samvadi: S </p><p>Atmosphere: Peaceful and tranquil </p><p>Time of Singing: First Pahar of day ( 6 AM-9 AM0 </p><p>Aroha: S R M P, d P M, P D S, R S </p><p>Avaroha: R S N d P, M n P, M G R S. </p><p>Pakad: M, P d, m, G, S R M </p><p> </p><p>7. BIHAGRA </p><p>Thath: Bilaval. Jati: Arav-Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: S G M P N: in Avaroha (Both M, N). R & D prohibited in Aroha. </p><p>Vadi: G. Samvad: N </p><p>Atmosphere: Peaceful and refreshing </p><p>Time of Singing: Second pahar of the night (9 PM-12.00 midnight) </p><p>Aroha: N S G M P N S </p><p>Avaroha: S N D P, n D P, m G M G R S </p><p>Pakad: G M P n D P, G M G, R S. </p><p> </p><p>8. WADAHANS </p><p>Thath: Khamaj. Jati: Sharav-Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: N (Both); S R M P D (Shudh); G in Avaroha </p><p>Vadi: P Samvadi: R </p><p>Time of Singing: Third Pahar of the day (12 Noon-3 PM) </p><p>Aroha: S R M P D n P N S </p><p>Avaroha: S n P D M, G R S, N S </p><p>Pakad: S R M P n P, D P, M G R, S, N, P N S </p><p> </p><p>9. SORATH </p><p>Thath: Khamaj Jati: Arav-Sharav </p><p>Svaras: S R M P N (Shudh); D, n IN Avaroha </p><p>Vadi: R Samvadi: D </p><p>Atmosphere: Peaceful and devotional </p><p>Time of Singing: Seocnd Pahar of the night ( 9 PM- 12.00 midnight) </p><p>Aroha: S R M R N S </p><p>Avaroha: S R n D P D M G R N S </p><p>Pakad: R M P N, S n D P M D, M R N S </p><p>Note: This is a light and beautiful raga and conducive to meditation on the True Lord (43). </p><p> </p><p>10. DHANASRI </p><p>Thath: Kafi. Jati: Arav-Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: N G (Komal), S R M P D (Shudh); </p><p>Vadi: P Samvadi: S </p><p>Time of Singing: Third Pahar of the day (12.00 noon-3 PM) </p><p>Aroha: S g M P n S </p><p>Avaroha: S n D P M g R S </p><p>{M M} </p><p>Pakad: N S {g g} M P, P, n D P, g, M, g, R S. </p><p> </p><p>11. JAITSRI </p><p>Thath: Poorvi Jati: Arav-Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: M (Teevar): S G P N (Shudh): R, D m in Avaroha </p><p>Vadi: G Samvadi: N </p><p>Atmosphere: Solemn </p><p>Time of Singing: First Pahar of the night (6 PM-9 PM) </p><p>Aroha: S G, m P, N S </p><p>Avaroha: S r N d P m G P G r S. </p><p>Pakad: S G m P, D m P, P m G P G r S. </p><p> </p><p>12. TODI </p><p>Thath: Todi. Jati: Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: R, G, D (Komal) M (Teevar), N Shudh: (Slight P in Aroha) </p><p>Vadi: D Samvadi: G </p><p>Atmosphere: Blissful. </p><p>Time of Singing: Second Pahar of the day (9 Am -!2.00 Noon) </p><p>Aroha: S r g m P d N S </p><p>Avaroha: S N d m P m d m g r g r S </p><p>Pakad: d, n S, R g, r S, m, g r g r S </p><p> </p><p>13. BAIRARI </p><p>Thath: Marwah. Jati: Sampuran. </p><p>Svaras: R (Komal), M (Teevar), rest Shudh </p><p>Vadi: G Samvadi: D </p><p>Time of Singing: First Pahar of the day (6 AM- ( AM) </p><p>Aroha: S r G, m p m G,P D N S </p><p>Avaroha: S N D P G P m G r s </p><p>Pakad: P d G,P D, m G, r G, m G, r S </p><p> </p><p>14. TILANG </p><p>Thath: Khamaj Jati: Arav-Arav </p><p>Svaras: S G M P N, n in Avaroha: R D Varijit </p><p>(not used) </p><p>Vadi: G Samvadi: N </p><p>Atmosphere: Light. </p><p>Time of Singing: Third Pahar of the day (3 PM-6 PM) </p><p>Aroha: S G, M P N S </p><p>Avaroha: S n P G M G S </p><p>Pakad: N S G M P N S, N P, G M G, S </p><p>Note: In this raga, there is emphasis on G and N. Thumri is generally sung in this raga. </p><p> </p><p>15. SUHI </p><p>Thath: Bilaval Jati: Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: N (shudh & Komal), rest Shudh. </p><p>Vadi: P Samvadi: S </p><p>Time of Singing: Second Pahar of the day ( 9 AM-!2 Noon) </p><p>Aroha: S R G M, R G M P, N D N S </p><p>Avaroha: S n D P, n D P, M G, D P M G R, P M G R, G R S </p><p>Pakad: S n P, M G R G M M G R S. </p><p> </p><p>16. BILAVAL </p><p>Thath: Bilaval. Jati: Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: All Shudh ( N Komal in Avaroha) </p><p>Vadi: D Samvadi: G </p><p>Atmosphere: Peaceful, tranquil </p><p>Time of Singing: Second Pahar of the day ( 9 AM-12 Noon) </p><p>Aroha: S R G M P, N D N S </p><p>Avaroha: S N D P, M G R S </p><p>Pakad: D, P M G M R S </p><p> </p><p>17. GOND </p><p>Thath: Bilaval. Jati: Sampuran (Irregular) </p><p>Svaras: All Shudh </p><p>Vadi: S Samvadi: M </p><p>Time of Singing: Second Pahar of the day ( 9 AM- 12 Noon) </p><p>Aroha: S R G M, P D N D N S </p><p>Avaroha: S N D N P, M G R S </p><p>Pakad: M, P, N D N P, G ,M, G, R, G R S </p><p> </p><p>18. RAMKALI </p><p>Thath: Bhairav. Jati: Arav-Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: R D (Komal), rest Shudh </p><p>Vadi: P Samvadi: S </p><p>Time of Singing: Fourth Pahar of the night ( 3 AM- 6 AM) </p><p>Aroha: S R G, M G, P d, S </p><p>Avaroha: S N d, M P d n P G, M, r S </p><p>Pakad: P, M P, d n P, G, M, r S. </p><p>Note: Guru Nanak composed Sidh Gosht in this raga because it is popular with the Yogis. </p><p> </p><p>19. NUT-NARAYAN </p><p>Thath: Bilaval. Jati:. Sampuran-Arav </p><p>Svaras: Both M, rest Shudh: G, N prohibited in Avaroha </p><p>Vadi: P Samvadi: R </p><p>Time of Singing: Second Pahar of the night ( 9 PM-12 Midnight) </p><p>Aroha: S r S, N D P, D S, r G m P, m D N D S </p><p>Avaroha: S N d P , G, D m G P m G R S </p><p>Pakad: m G m D n S, r N d P, D , G, R S </p><p> </p><p>20. MALI GAURA </p><p>Thath: Marwah. Jati: Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: r, both types ofM and D, rest Shudh </p><p>Vadi: r Samvadi: P </p><p>Time of Singing: First Pahar of the night (6 PM-9 PM) </p><p>Aroha: S r S, N D P, D S, r G m P, m D N D S </p><p>Avaroha: S N d P Mm G, D m G, P m G R S </p><p>Pakad: m G m D N S, r N d Pm D m G, R S </p><p> </p><p>21. MARU </p><p>Thath: Khamaj. Jati: Arav Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: Both M & N, rest Shudh, R prohibited in Aroha </p><p>Vadi: G Samvadi: S </p><p>Time of Singing: Third Pahar of the day (12 Noon- 3 PM) </p><p>Aroha: S M G M P D S N S </p><p>M R </p><p>Avaroha: S n D P M D P M, P M, G S </p><p>Pakad: S M G M P D S N S </p><p> </p><p>22. TUKHARI </p><p>Thath: Khamaj. Jati: Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: G, M both ( M slightly used) and N both; rest Shudh </p><p>Vadi: P Samvadi: S </p><p>Time of Singing: Fourth Pahar of the day (3-6 PM) </p><p>Aroha: N S g R S, G M P M P M P, P D n D P M P, S N S </p><p>Avaroha: S N S N S, n D P, P M P M P, M g R S, R N S </p><p>Pakad: P D n n D M P G M P M G R S N S </p><p> </p><p>23. KEDARA </p><p>Thath: Kalyan. Jati: Arav-Sharav </p><p>Svaras: S M P D N Shudh, M (Teevar); R G prohibited in Aroha & G in Avaroha-occasional touch of G. </p><p>Vadi: M Samvadi: S </p><p>Atmosphere: cooling and healing </p><p>Time of Singing: First Pahar of the night (6 PM-9 PM) </p><p>Aroha: S M, m P, D P, N D, S </p><p>Avaroha: S N D, P, M N P DP, M G M R S </p><p>Pakad: S M, M P, m P D P M, M R S </p><p> </p><p>24. BHAIRAV </p><p>Thath: Bhairav. Jati: Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: R D (Komal) rest Shudh </p><p>Vadi: d Samvadi: r </p><p>Atmosphere: Solemn </p><p>Time of Singing: Early morning (fourth Pahar of the night 3 AM 6 AM) </p><p>Aroha: S r G M P d N S </p><p>Avaroha: S N d P M G R S </p><p>Pakad: d d P G M r S </p><p> </p><p>25. BASANT </p><p>Thath: Poorvi. Jati: Sharav-Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: R & D Komal, M (both Shudh and Teevar) rest Shudh </p><p>Vadi: S Samvadi: P </p><p>Atmosphere: Refreshing and inspiring </p><p>Time of Singing: First Pahar of the night (6-9 PM); any time during the Spring reason </p><p>Aroha: S G, m d, r S </p><p>Avaroha: r N d, P, m G, R S, M </p><p>Pakad: S M, m m G, N d P, m G, S g, m D S </p><p> </p><p>26. SARANG </p><p>Thath: Kafi. Jati: Arav-Arav </p><p>Svaras: N (both Shudh and Komal), G D (Varjit: forbidden), rest Shudh </p><p>Vadi: R Samvadi: P </p><p>Atmosphere: Light </p><p>Time of Singing: Second Pahar of the day (9 AM-Noon) </p><p>Aroha: S R M P N S </p><p>Avaroha: S n P M R S </p><p>Pakad: N S, R, P M R, S </p><p> </p><p>27. MALAR/MALHAR </p><p>Thath: Khamaj. Jati: Sampuran-Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: All Shudh; </p><p>Vadi: M Samvadi: S </p><p>Atmosphere: Soothing and refreshing </p><p>Time of Singing: Any time in the rainy season or late night time </p><p>Aroha: S R R G M, M P, N D N S </p><p>Avaroha: S D P M G, M R, R S </p><p>Pakad: S R G M, M R P, D N P, M R S </p><p>Note: There are various types of Malar, but Mian ki Malar is very popular </p><p> </p><p>28. KANRA </p><p>Thath: Kafi. Jati: Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: G Komal, rest Shudh; (R P for accompaniment) both N, D prohibited. </p><p>Vadi: P Samvadi: S </p><p>Atmosphere: Solemm </p><p>Time of Singing: Second Prahar of the night (9 PM-12 Midnight) </p><p>Aroha: S R g, M P N S </p><p>Avaroha: S n D n P M P g M R s </p><p>M </p><p>Pakad: S, R n S R P g, N, n P, M P S, n P, M P, M G M, R S </p><p> </p><p>29. KALYAN (YAMAN) </p><p>Thath: Kalyan. Jati: Sampuran-Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: M (Teevqar), rest Shudh </p><p>Vadi: G Samvadi: N </p><p>Atmosphere: Solemn </p><p>Time of Singing: First Pahar of the night (6 PM to 9 PM) </p><p>Aroha: S R G, m P, D, N S </p><p>Avaroha: S N D, P, m G, R S </p><p>Pakad: N R G, R, S, P m G, R S </p><p> </p><p>30. PRABHATI </p><p>Thath: Bhairav, Jati: Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: R, d (Komal), both M, rest Shudh </p><p>Vadi: M Samvadi: S </p><p>Time of Singing: Early morning (fourth Pahar of the night, 3 AM-6 AM) </p><p>Aroha: S r G M, m G, M P d N S </p><p>Avaroha: S N d P M, G r S </p><p>Pakad: G M G, r S, R, S, d N S, G M d P, M G M G R S </p><p>Note: Literally "Prabhati" means dawn. So this raga is sung at pre-dawn or dawn. </p><p> </p><p>31. JAIJAWANTI </p><p>Thath: Khamaj. Jati: Sampuran </p><p>Svaras: Both G, both N, rest Shudh </p><p>Vadi: R Samvadi: P </p><p>Time of Singing: Second Pahar of the night ( 9 AM-12 Midnight) </p><p>Aroha: R g R S, R, G M P, D P N S </p><p>Avaroha: S n D P D M, G R, R G R S </p><p>Pakad: R g R S, D n R </p><p>Note: This raga is used only by Guru Tegh Bahadur</p><p> </p><p>(Source: <a href="http://www.anandpursahib.org/sikhnet/Gurbani.nsf/d9c75ce4db27be328725639a0063aecc/c6913d082d559571872565bc004de797!OpenDocument" target="_blank">Gurbani: Ragas of Sri Guru Granth Sahab</a>)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Astroboy, post: 62897, member: 4990"] Ragas of Sri Guru Granth Sahab The following arrangement has been followed in the scheme of notation. First the parent scale (Thath) is given and then the class (Jati) of the raga, which may be pentatonic (Arav), hexatonic (Sharav) or septatonic (Sampuran). This is followed by the notes (Svares) used in the raga. The sonant (Vadi) is given followed by the consonant (Samvadi) note. In some cases the atmosphere of the raga is then indicated. Then follow the notes of the ascending movement. (Aroha) and the descending notes (Avaroha). The characteristic notes (Pakad) of the raga are indicated. The Ragas of the Sikh Scripture are given in the serial order. The notation of the Dhunis of the vars is not mentioned here, but will be found in the two volumes in Punjabi entitled Gurbani Sangeet: Prachin Ritt-Ratnavali (pp. 953- 983) by Bhai Avtar Singh and Bhai Gurucharan Singh, published by Punjabi University, Patiala, 1979. M Teevar S + P Shud Only R Shud + Komal G Shud + Komal D Shud + Komal N Shud + Komal Note: M Teevar is represented by m in notation. R (komal) is represented by r G " " g D " " d N " " n 1. SRI RAG Thath: Poorvi. Jati: Arava-Sampuran Svaras: R, D, m, rest Shudh. Varjit G D in Aroha. Vadi: R Samvadi P Atmosphere: Solemn and grave Time of Singing: Evening (6 PM-9 PM) Aroha: S r r P, m P N S Avaroha: S N d P, m D m G R, R R P R G G R S Pakad: S, r, r, P, m G r, GR S Note: This is an important raga and occupies the first place in the Sikh Scripture. The word "Shri" means great or respected. It is an important raga and its quite popular. In avaroha, S r P are used in accompaniment and M Teevar is touched frequently. 2. MANJH Thath: Khamaj, Jati: Sharav-Sampuran Svaras: S R M P D N Shudh S R G M D N in Aroha; N in Avaroha: S n D P, D n D P, M G R S G and N both Sudh and Komal Vadi: S, Samvadi: P Time of Singing : Fourth Pahar of the day (3 PM- 6 PM) Aroha: S R, M P D, N S Avaroha: S N D P, D N D, P, M G R S Pakad: M G R S, N P N S P N S, N D P M G R S 3. GAURI Thath: Bhairav, Jati: Arav-Sampuran Svaras: S r M, P N Vadi: r Samvadi: P Atmosphere: Peaceful and Tanquil Time of Singing: Afternoon (3 PM-6 PM) Aroha: S r M, P N Avaroha: S N d P M G r S, N S. Pakad: S r M P, G r S N D P M P N S Note: It is extremely devotional in mood. It has the greatest number of composition including the popular Sukhmani Sahib of Guru Arjan. This raga is not sung in Tar Saptak. 4. ASA Thath: Bilaval. Jati: Arava-Sampuran Svaras: All Shudh, (N somethimes are used in descending movement) Vadi: M. Samvadi: S Atmosphere: Peaceful and refreshing Time of singing: Fourth Pahar of the night (3 AM-6 AM) Aroha: S R M P D S Avaroha: S N D P M G R S Pakad: S, R, M P D, P M, G R S R G, S Note: N is sometimes used in Avaroha for greater impact of the raga. It produces Bhakti rasa (devotional emotion), which is very essential for early morning prayer. Asa-di-Var the Sikh devotional dawn composition consisteing of 24 chhants, 24 pauris and salokas is sung daily in Gurdwaras and homes for its blissful effect. 5. GUJRI Thath: Todi Jati: Sharav-Sharav Svaras: R G D (komal), M (Teevar), S and N Shudh, Varjit P Vadi: D. Samvadi: G Atmosphere: Solemn and devotional Time of Singing: 9 AM-12.00 Noon (second Pahar of the day) Aroha: S r g m D N S Avaroha: S N d m g r S Pakad: m d N d, m g r g r s 6. DEVGANDHARI Thath; Bhairav. Jati: Arava-Sampuram Svaras: S G M P D (Shudh): R and d in Avaroha, both forms of R, D & N are used. Vadi: M. Samvadi: S Atmosphere: Peaceful and tranquil Time of Singing: First Pahar of day ( 6 AM-9 AM0 Aroha: S R M P, d P M, P D S, R S Avaroha: R S N d P, M n P, M G R S. Pakad: M, P d, m, G, S R M 7. BIHAGRA Thath: Bilaval. Jati: Arav-Sampuran Svaras: S G M P N: in Avaroha (Both M, N). R & D prohibited in Aroha. Vadi: G. Samvad: N Atmosphere: Peaceful and refreshing Time of Singing: Second pahar of the night (9 PM-12.00 midnight) Aroha: N S G M P N S Avaroha: S N D P, n D P, m G M G R S Pakad: G M P n D P, G M G, R S. 8. WADAHANS Thath: Khamaj. Jati: Sharav-Sampuran Svaras: N (Both); S R M P D (Shudh); G in Avaroha Vadi: P Samvadi: R Time of Singing: Third Pahar of the day (12 Noon-3 PM) Aroha: S R M P D n P N S Avaroha: S n P D M, G R S, N S Pakad: S R M P n P, D P, M G R, S, N, P N S 9. SORATH Thath: Khamaj Jati: Arav-Sharav Svaras: S R M P N (Shudh); D, n IN Avaroha Vadi: R Samvadi: D Atmosphere: Peaceful and devotional Time of Singing: Seocnd Pahar of the night ( 9 PM- 12.00 midnight) Aroha: S R M R N S Avaroha: S R n D P D M G R N S Pakad: R M P N, S n D P M D, M R N S Note: This is a light and beautiful raga and conducive to meditation on the True Lord (43). 10. DHANASRI Thath: Kafi. Jati: Arav-Sampuran Svaras: N G (Komal), S R M P D (Shudh); Vadi: P Samvadi: S Time of Singing: Third Pahar of the day (12.00 noon-3 PM) Aroha: S g M P n S Avaroha: S n D P M g R S {M M} Pakad: N S {g g} M P, P, n D P, g, M, g, R S. 11. JAITSRI Thath: Poorvi Jati: Arav-Sampuran Svaras: M (Teevar): S G P N (Shudh): R, D m in Avaroha Vadi: G Samvadi: N Atmosphere: Solemn Time of Singing: First Pahar of the night (6 PM-9 PM) Aroha: S G, m P, N S Avaroha: S r N d P m G P G r S. Pakad: S G m P, D m P, P m G P G r S. 12. TODI Thath: Todi. Jati: Sampuran Svaras: R, G, D (Komal) M (Teevar), N Shudh: (Slight P in Aroha) Vadi: D Samvadi: G Atmosphere: Blissful. Time of Singing: Second Pahar of the day (9 Am -!2.00 Noon) Aroha: S r g m P d N S Avaroha: S N d m P m d m g r g r S Pakad: d, n S, R g, r S, m, g r g r S 13. BAIRARI Thath: Marwah. Jati: Sampuran. Svaras: R (Komal), M (Teevar), rest Shudh Vadi: G Samvadi: D Time of Singing: First Pahar of the day (6 AM- ( AM) Aroha: S r G, m p m G,P D N S Avaroha: S N D P G P m G r s Pakad: P d G,P D, m G, r G, m G, r S 14. TILANG Thath: Khamaj Jati: Arav-Arav Svaras: S G M P N, n in Avaroha: R D Varijit (not used) Vadi: G Samvadi: N Atmosphere: Light. Time of Singing: Third Pahar of the day (3 PM-6 PM) Aroha: S G, M P N S Avaroha: S n P G M G S Pakad: N S G M P N S, N P, G M G, S Note: In this raga, there is emphasis on G and N. Thumri is generally sung in this raga. 15. SUHI Thath: Bilaval Jati: Sampuran Svaras: N (shudh & Komal), rest Shudh. Vadi: P Samvadi: S Time of Singing: Second Pahar of the day ( 9 AM-!2 Noon) Aroha: S R G M, R G M P, N D N S Avaroha: S n D P, n D P, M G, D P M G R, P M G R, G R S Pakad: S n P, M G R G M M G R S. 16. BILAVAL Thath: Bilaval. Jati: Sampuran Svaras: All Shudh ( N Komal in Avaroha) Vadi: D Samvadi: G Atmosphere: Peaceful, tranquil Time of Singing: Second Pahar of the day ( 9 AM-12 Noon) Aroha: S R G M P, N D N S Avaroha: S N D P, M G R S Pakad: D, P M G M R S 17. GOND Thath: Bilaval. Jati: Sampuran (Irregular) Svaras: All Shudh Vadi: S Samvadi: M Time of Singing: Second Pahar of the day ( 9 AM- 12 Noon) Aroha: S R G M, P D N D N S Avaroha: S N D N P, M G R S Pakad: M, P, N D N P, G ,M, G, R, G R S 18. RAMKALI Thath: Bhairav. Jati: Arav-Sampuran Svaras: R D (Komal), rest Shudh Vadi: P Samvadi: S Time of Singing: Fourth Pahar of the night ( 3 AM- 6 AM) Aroha: S R G, M G, P d, S Avaroha: S N d, M P d n P G, M, r S Pakad: P, M P, d n P, G, M, r S. Note: Guru Nanak composed Sidh Gosht in this raga because it is popular with the Yogis. 19. NUT-NARAYAN Thath: Bilaval. Jati:. Sampuran-Arav Svaras: Both M, rest Shudh: G, N prohibited in Avaroha Vadi: P Samvadi: R Time of Singing: Second Pahar of the night ( 9 PM-12 Midnight) Aroha: S r S, N D P, D S, r G m P, m D N D S Avaroha: S N d P , G, D m G P m G R S Pakad: m G m D n S, r N d P, D , G, R S 20. MALI GAURA Thath: Marwah. Jati: Sampuran Svaras: r, both types ofM and D, rest Shudh Vadi: r Samvadi: P Time of Singing: First Pahar of the night (6 PM-9 PM) Aroha: S r S, N D P, D S, r G m P, m D N D S Avaroha: S N d P Mm G, D m G, P m G R S Pakad: m G m D N S, r N d Pm D m G, R S 21. MARU Thath: Khamaj. Jati: Arav Sampuran Svaras: Both M & N, rest Shudh, R prohibited in Aroha Vadi: G Samvadi: S Time of Singing: Third Pahar of the day (12 Noon- 3 PM) Aroha: S M G M P D S N S M R Avaroha: S n D P M D P M, P M, G S Pakad: S M G M P D S N S 22. TUKHARI Thath: Khamaj. Jati: Sampuran Svaras: G, M both ( M slightly used) and N both; rest Shudh Vadi: P Samvadi: S Time of Singing: Fourth Pahar of the day (3-6 PM) Aroha: N S g R S, G M P M P M P, P D n D P M P, S N S Avaroha: S N S N S, n D P, P M P M P, M g R S, R N S Pakad: P D n n D M P G M P M G R S N S 23. KEDARA Thath: Kalyan. Jati: Arav-Sharav Svaras: S M P D N Shudh, M (Teevar); R G prohibited in Aroha & G in Avaroha-occasional touch of G. Vadi: M Samvadi: S Atmosphere: cooling and healing Time of Singing: First Pahar of the night (6 PM-9 PM) Aroha: S M, m P, D P, N D, S Avaroha: S N D, P, M N P DP, M G M R S Pakad: S M, M P, m P D P M, M R S 24. BHAIRAV Thath: Bhairav. Jati: Sampuran Svaras: R D (Komal) rest Shudh Vadi: d Samvadi: r Atmosphere: Solemn Time of Singing: Early morning (fourth Pahar of the night 3 AM 6 AM) Aroha: S r G M P d N S Avaroha: S N d P M G R S Pakad: d d P G M r S 25. BASANT Thath: Poorvi. Jati: Sharav-Sampuran Svaras: R & D Komal, M (both Shudh and Teevar) rest Shudh Vadi: S Samvadi: P Atmosphere: Refreshing and inspiring Time of Singing: First Pahar of the night (6-9 PM); any time during the Spring reason Aroha: S G, m d, r S Avaroha: r N d, P, m G, R S, M Pakad: S M, m m G, N d P, m G, S g, m D S 26. SARANG Thath: Kafi. Jati: Arav-Arav Svaras: N (both Shudh and Komal), G D (Varjit: forbidden), rest Shudh Vadi: R Samvadi: P Atmosphere: Light Time of Singing: Second Pahar of the day (9 AM-Noon) Aroha: S R M P N S Avaroha: S n P M R S Pakad: N S, R, P M R, S 27. MALAR/MALHAR Thath: Khamaj. Jati: Sampuran-Sampuran Svaras: All Shudh; Vadi: M Samvadi: S Atmosphere: Soothing and refreshing Time of Singing: Any time in the rainy season or late night time Aroha: S R R G M, M P, N D N S Avaroha: S D P M G, M R, R S Pakad: S R G M, M R P, D N P, M R S Note: There are various types of Malar, but Mian ki Malar is very popular 28. KANRA Thath: Kafi. Jati: Sampuran Svaras: G Komal, rest Shudh; (R P for accompaniment) both N, D prohibited. Vadi: P Samvadi: S Atmosphere: Solemm Time of Singing: Second Prahar of the night (9 PM-12 Midnight) Aroha: S R g, M P N S Avaroha: S n D n P M P g M R s M Pakad: S, R n S R P g, N, n P, M P S, n P, M P, M G M, R S 29. KALYAN (YAMAN) Thath: Kalyan. Jati: Sampuran-Sampuran Svaras: M (Teevqar), rest Shudh Vadi: G Samvadi: N Atmosphere: Solemn Time of Singing: First Pahar of the night (6 PM to 9 PM) Aroha: S R G, m P, D, N S Avaroha: S N D, P, m G, R S Pakad: N R G, R, S, P m G, R S 30. PRABHATI Thath: Bhairav, Jati: Sampuran Svaras: R, d (Komal), both M, rest Shudh Vadi: M Samvadi: S Time of Singing: Early morning (fourth Pahar of the night, 3 AM-6 AM) Aroha: S r G M, m G, M P d N S Avaroha: S N d P M, G r S Pakad: G M G, r S, R, S, d N S, G M d P, M G M G R S Note: Literally "Prabhati" means dawn. So this raga is sung at pre-dawn or dawn. 31. JAIJAWANTI Thath: Khamaj. Jati: Sampuran Svaras: Both G, both N, rest Shudh Vadi: R Samvadi: P Time of Singing: Second Pahar of the night ( 9 AM-12 Midnight) Aroha: R g R S, R, G M P, D P N S Avaroha: S n D P D M, G R, R G R S Pakad: R g R S, D n R Note: This raga is used only by Guru Tegh Bahadur (Source: [url=http://www.anandpursahib.org/sikhnet/Gurbani.nsf/d9c75ce4db27be328725639a0063aecc/c6913d082d559571872565bc004de797!OpenDocument]Gurbani: Ragas of Sri Guru Granth Sahab[/url]) [/QUOTE]
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