Abhogi
अभोगी
S R g m D S' | S' D m g R S
Abhogi from Kafi thaat, a Carnatic-derived pentatonic raga close to Bagesri.
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Bageshri
बागेश्री
.n S g M D n S' | S' n D M P D m G R S
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
Bahar from Kafi thaat, a vibrant spring-time raga celebrating natural beauty.
Bhimpalasi
भीमपलासी
'n S g m P n S' | S' n D P D m P g m g R S
Bhimpalasi from Kafi thaat, a mid-afternoon raga with ecstatic nature.
Chandrakauns
चन्द्रकौंस
'N S g m d N S | S' N d m g m g S 'N S
Chandrakauns, a Carnatic-derived pentatonic raga similar to Malkauns with suddha ni.
Charukesi
चारुकेशी
S R G m P d n S' | S' n d P m G R S
Charukesi, a Carnatic seven-note raga with komal dha and ni.
Gaud Malhar
गौड़ मल्हार
S R g m P D n S' | S' n D P m g R S
Gaud Malhar from Kafi thaat, a refreshing monsoon raga celebrating rain.
Jog
जोग
S G m P n S' | S' n P m g S
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
S R g m P D n S' | S' n D P m g R S
Kafi from Kafi thaat, the representative raga producing the most versatile melodies.
Megh
मेघ
S R m P n S' | S' n P m R S
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
S R g P D S' | S' D P g R S (Mishra: +G, +n, +m)
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
'n S R m P 'n S' | S' R' n P m R 'n S
Miyan Ki Malhar from Kafi thaat, Tansen's famous monsoon raga depicting thunderstorms.