- ThaatShandav - Sampurna
Khamaj
Jun 17, 2025
Raag Khamaj is a graceful and romantic raga in Hindustani classical music. It is widely used in semi-classical and light classical genres like Thumri, Dadra, Bhajan, and Ghazal. It belongs to the Khamaj Thaat, and often uses komal Ni (♭7) in the Avaroha (descending), while all other notes remain shuddha (natural). Its mood is playful, sweet, and lightly romantic, often evoking emotions of love and devotion.
Scale Structure
Aaroh :
Sa,
Ga,
Ma,
Pa,
Dha,
Ni,
Sa.
Avroh :
Sa,
Ni,
Dha,
Pa,
Ma,
Ga,
Re,
Sa.
Pakad :
Ni,
Dha,
Ma,
Pa,
Dha,
Ma,
Ga.
Musical Properties
Vadi:Ga
Samvadi:Ni
Varjit Swar:Re in Aaroh
Thaat:N/A
Jati:Shandav - 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
Mukt Swar Vistar
Melodic elaboration of each note with characteristic phrases and movements:
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