--- url: 'https://kalasudha.com/en-int/help/listening-library/what-does-a-raga-page-on-kalasudha-tell-me' title: 'Raga information on KalaSudha | KalaSudha Help' author: name: rajeevk url: 'https://kalasudha.com/en-int/user/fce96177fd193d3a' date: '2026-10-28T14:26:54+00:00' type: website summary: 'Raga information on KalaSudha: aroha, avroh and pakad, thaat, time of day, vadi and samvadi, the notation key and how to find a raga.' tags: - 'Listening & library' image: 'https://kalasudha.com/themes/custom/music_agency/assets/icon/logo.svg' published: true og: site_name: KalaSudha 'image:url': 'https://kalasudha.com/themes/custom/music_agency/assets/icon/logo.svg' 'image:secure_url': 'https://kalasudha.com/themes/custom/music_agency/assets/icon/logo.svg' 'image:type': image/svg+xml 'image:alt': KalaSudha --- [Listening & library](/en-int/help/listening-library) # What does a raga page on KalaSudha tell me? A KalaSudha raga page gives the aroha, avroh and pakad, the thaat, time of day, vadi and samvadi, common phrases and KalaSudha recordings of the raga. 3 min read Updated October 28, 2026 In this article [The top of the page](#section-0) [Quick facts](#section-1) [Origins and context](#section-2) [Technical details](#section-3) [Recordings and performances](#section-4) [Further down the page](#section-5) [Find a raga](#section-6) [Related help](#section-7) A KalaSudha raga page gives the raga information a listener or student needs, starting with its aroha (ascent), avroh (descent) and pakad (catch phrase). It also names the thaat, the time of day, the vadi and samvadi, and lists KalaSudha recordings of the raga. The page opens with a summary, and technical detail and common phrases follow further down. Find any raga on the [Explore Ragas page](/en-int/ragas). Open [Yaman](/en-int/raga/yaman) to follow along. ## The top of the page The raga's name appears in English and in Devanagari. Under it, **Swara Notation** gives the notes going up and coming down, split by a bar. Beside it sit the thaat, the time of day, the jati, the Vadi and Samvadi, and a one-line description. ## Quick facts This block repeats the essentials with plain-English labels: - Thaat (Scale): the parent scale the raga belongs to. - Time of Day: the part of the day the raga belongs to. - Jati (Notes): how many notes it uses going up and coming down. - Vadi (King Note) and Samvadi (Queen Note): the two notes the raga leans on most. - Mood/Rasa: the feeling the raga carries. ## Origins and context The Origins & Context section says what the raga is and lists related ragas. It also links KalaSudha recordings of it where they exist. Press **Show More** to open the full text. It explains the notation too. M# is tivra Ma, the sharp fourth. A dot marks a note in the lower octave, and an apostrophe a note in the upper octave. ## Technical details Technical Details sets out the raga note by note: - **Aroha (Ascent)** and **Avroh (Descent)**: the notes in order going up and coming down. - **Pakad (Catch Phrase)**: the short phrase that tells you which raga you are hearing. - Chalan (Movement): how the melody moves through the notes. - **Tanpura Tuning**: the drone tuning. Practise with it on the [KalaSudha online tanpura](/en-int/help/practice-tools/use-the-kalasudha-online-tanpura). - Additional Notes: further points about the raga. ## Recordings and performances Recordings & Performances lists KalaSudha recordings of the raga. When there are none yet, it says so. Open any recording on the list to reach its own page, where the listening buttons are. [Listen to a KalaSudha album or track](/en-int/help/listening-library/listen-to-a-kalasudha-album-or-track) explains how. ## Further down the page **Common Phrases** under Phraseologies gives typical phrases of the raga, with a key to the notation. Classifiers groups the raga by structure. It shows the Swara Geometries, the jati of the ascent and descent, and the notes the raga leaves out (varjit swaras). Raganga (Family) links to the raga family the raga belongs to. Around the World compares the raga with Western modes and with its Carnatic counterparts. ## Find a raga 1. Open the [Explore Ragas page](/en-int/ragas). 2. Use the **Quick Filters** to jump to a thaat, or to Morning, Afternoon, Evening or Night ragas. 3. For more, open All Filters. Type in **Search Ragas**, or choose a Thaat, a Time of Day (Samay) or a Jati (Number of Notes). Then press **Apply filters**. 4. Sort by name, thaat or time of day, early to late or late to early. 5. Press View Details on a raga card to open its page. Raga pages do not appear in site search. Use this page instead, as [Search KalaSudha for an artist, album or event](/en-int/help/listening-library/search-kalasudha-for-an-artist-album-or-event) explains. ## Related help New to ragas? Start with [I'm new to Indian classical music. Where do I start?](/en-int/help/getting-started/im-new-to-indian-classical-music-where-do-i-start) Gharanas and instruments have pages of their own: [Explore gharanas, instruments and artforms on KalaSudha](/en-int/help/listening-library/explore-gharanas-instruments-and-artforms-on-kalasudha). For anything else, email and we reply within one working day, or see [Contact us](/help/general/contact-us). Was this article helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Last updated: October 28, 2026 ## In this article [The top of the page](#section-0) [Quick facts](#section-1) [Origins and context](#section-2) [Technical details](#section-3) [Recordings and performances](#section-4) [Further down the page](#section-5) [Find a raga](#section-6) [Related help](#section-7) Need more help with this topic? [Contact support](/en-int/contact) ## Related articles [ Explore gharanas, instruments and artforms on KalaSudha ](/en-int/help/listening-library/explore-gharanas-instruments-and-artforms-on-kalasudha) [ Get updates about KalaSudha concerts in your city ](/en-int/help/listening-library/get-updates-about-kalasudha-concerts-in-your-city) [ Can I buy a KalaSudha album or CD? ](/en-int/help/listening-library/can-i-buy-a-kalasudha-album-or-cd) [ Listen to a KalaSudha album or track ](/en-int/help/listening-library/listen-to-a-kalasudha-album-or-track) ### Still need help? Can't find what you're looking for? Our support team is here for you. 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