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Bageshri

बागेश्री

.n S g M D n S' | S' n D M P D m G R S

Thaat: Kafi Early evening Audava-Sampoorna
A mesmerising late-night raga of the Kafi Thaat. Defined by its Vadi of Madhyama (Ma) and its focus on Shringar and Karuna Rasa, it captures the essence of romantic longing. Known globally for its similarity to the Dorian Mode, Bageshri is the definitive melody of "Viraha" or yearning.

Bahar

बहार

S R g m P D n S' | S' n D P m g R S

Thaat: Kafi Afternoon Sampoorna-Sampoorna
Bahar from Kafi thaat, a vibrant spring-time raga celebrating natural beauty.

Basant Bahar

बसन्त बहार

S G M d N S' | S' N d P M G r S

Thaat: Purvi Afternoon Shadava-Sampoorna
Basant Bahar from Purvi thaat, combining Basant and Bahar to celebrate spring.

Basanta

बसन्त

S G M d r' S' | S' N d PM G m G M G r S

Thaat: Purvi Early evening Audava-Sampoorna
Basanta from Purvi thaat, a spring time raga with uttaranga orientation.

Behag

बिहाग

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

Thaat: Bilawal Evening Shadava-Sampoorna
Behag from Bilawal thaat, a romantic evening raga with joyful mood.

Bhimpalasi

भीमपलासी

'n S g m P n S' | S' n D P D m P g m g R S

Thaat: Kafi Afternoon Audava-Sampoorna
Bhimpalasi from Kafi thaat, a mid-afternoon raga with ecstatic nature.

Bhoop

भूप

S R G P D S' | S' D P G R S

Thaat: Kalyan Early evening Audava-Audava

As the sun sets and the bustle of the day retreats into the shadows, a singular, majestic sound begins to rise. This is Raag Bhoop (or Bhoopali), a raga that represents the very definition of poise and architectural balance in Indian Classical music. 

Bhupali

भूपाली

S R G P D S' | S' D P G R S

Thaat: Kalyan Evening Audava-Audava
Bhupali from Kalyana thaat, an evening raga with pentatonic structure and purvanga orientation.

Bihag

बिहाग

'N S G m P N S' | S' N (D) P M P G m G R S

Thaat: Kalyan Evening Audava-Shadava
Bihag from Kalyan thaat, an evening raga emphasizing Ga and Ni harmony.

Charukesi

चारुकेशी

S R G m P d n S' | S' n d P m G R S

Thaat: Kafi Afternoon Sampoorna-Sampoorna
Charukesi, a Carnatic seven-note raga with komal dha and ni.

Chhayanat

छायानट

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

Thaat: Bilawal Evening Shadava-Sampoorna
Chhayanat from Bilawal thaat, similar to Hamir and Kedar with ma-Re-Sa format.

Desh

देश

S R m P N S' | S' n D P m G R , G .N S

Thaat: Khamaja Late evening Audava-Sampoorna

Raag Desh is a cultural icon of the Indian sub-continent. Belonging to the Khamaj Thaat, it is a "Chanchal" (playful) and "Abhisarika" raga that captures the essence of the Indian landscape.