- ThaatOdav - Sampurna
Kedar
Jun 25, 2025
Raag Kedar is a majestic and devotional raga from the Kalyan Thaat of Hindustani classical music. Known for its graceful use of tivra Ma (sharp Ma) and shuddha Ma (natural Ma), it is considered a night raga that evokes peace, devotion, and spiritual elevation. It is often performed in both Khayal and semi-classical compositions.
Scale Structure
Aaroh :
SaMa,
MaPa,
DhaPa,
NiDha,
Sa.
Avroh :
SaNiDhaPa,
MaPaDhaPaMa,
ReSa.
Pakad :
SaMa,
MaPa,
DhaPaMa,
PaMaReSa.
Musical Properties
Vadi:Ma
Samvadi:Sa
Varjit Swar:Re and Ga in Aaroh
Thaat:N/A
Jati:Odav - Sampurna
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Key Characteristics
- Uses all seven notes (Sampurna)
- Teevra Madhyam is the key characteristic note
- Gandhar is the Vadi (most important note)
- Suitable for elaboration and improvisation
- Perfect for evening meditation
Melodic elaboration of each note with characteristic phrases and movements:
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