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Abhogi

अभोगी

S R g m D S' | S' D m g R S

Thaat: Kafi Night Audava-Audava
Abhogi from Kafi thaat, a Carnatic-derived pentatonic raga close to Bagesri.

Adana

आदाना

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

Thaat: Asavari Late night Audava-Sampoorna
Adana from Asavari thaat, similar to Darbari without andolans on ga and dha.

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.

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.

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.

Chandrakauns

चन्द्रकौंस

'N S g m d N S | S' N d m g m g S 'N S

Thaat: Kafi Night Audava-Audava
Chandrakauns, a Carnatic-derived pentatonic raga similar to Malkauns with suddha 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.

Darbari Kanada

दरबारी कानड़ा

S R g* m P d* n S' | S' d* n P – m P n g* m R S

Thaat: Asavari Late night Sampoorna-Sampoorna
Darbari Kanada from Asavari thaat, created by Miyan Tansen for Akbar's court.

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.