Ragas in Kafi Thaat
17 ragas classified in this thaat
Gaud Malhar
गौड़ मल्हार
Late night
Gaud Malhar from Kafi thaat, a refreshing monsoon raga celebrating rain.
Jog
जोग
Late evening
A mesmerising midnight raga of the Kafi Thaat. Distinguished by its "Dual-Third" (Shuddha and Komal Ga) and the omission of Re and Dha. Its hypnotic, Blues-like geometry makes it a global favourite for soul-stirring improvisation and deep meditation.
Kafi
काफ़ी
Night
Kafi from Kafi thaat, the representative raga producing the most versatile melodies.
Megh
मेघ
Morning
An ancient, pentatonic monsoon raga of the Kafi Thaat. Defined by its thunderous majesty and deep Rishabh oscillations, it is the elemental sound of the rain. Known globally for its "Open Interval" geometry, it evokes Heroic and Devotional Rasas, making it the premier melody for the Indian monsoon.
Mishra Shivaranjani
मिश्र शिवरंजनी
Late night
A haunting midnight raga of the Kafi Thaat. Distinguished by its pentatonic core (S R g P D) and the artistic addition of chromatic "Mishra" swaras. It is the premier melody for Karuna Rasa (Pathos), known globally for its resemblance to the soulful intervals of Blues and Jazz ballads.
Miyan Ki Malhar
मियां की मल्हार
Late night
Miyan Ki Malhar from Kafi thaat, Tansen's famous monsoon raga depicting thunderstorms.