Mand

मांड

Swara Notation

S G m P D N S' | S' S' N D P D P N D P G m G R S

Thaat: Bilawal night Shadava-Sampoorna
Vadi: Gandhar (G)
Samvadi: Dhaivat (D)
Mand from Bilawal thaat, a Rajasthani raga with zig-zag descent and free form.

Quick Facts

Thaat (Scale)
Bilawal
Time of Day
Night
Jati (Notes)
Shadava-sampoorna
Vadi (King Note)
Gandhar (G)
Samvadi (Queen Note)
Dhaivat (D)

Origins & Context

The culture of Rajasthan is shown in one way by Raga Mand. This raga uses an all major scale with a zig-zag form in its descent that gives it unique structure. Many Bengali bhajans, as well as many Braja Bhasa bhajans are in Raga Mand.

Due to its free form, it can be sung at any time outside its prahar.

Technical Details

Melodic structure and movement patterns

Aroha (Ascent)

S G m P D N S'

Avroh (Descent)

S' S' N D P D P N D P G m G R S

Pakad (Catch Phrase)

G m P D N S' P N D P G G m G R S

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