Bilawal thaat · beginner

Hamsadhwani

हंसध्वनि

Hamsadhwani is a pentatonic raga borrowed from the Carnatic tradition, omitting Madhyam and Dhaivat and using only shuddha swaras. Its bright, celebratory contour and strong Pancham–Shadja relationship make it a favoured opening piece and a staple of tarana and instrumental concerts.

Samay

Evening

First prahar of night (6pm–9pm)

Rasa

Shringara, Bhakti, Veer

Vadi · Samvadi

P · R

Pakad

N. S R G, P N S', N P G R

I Ascent & descent

Aroha (ascending)

SRGPNS'

Avaroha (descending)

S'NPGRS

II In performance

Famous compositions

Vatapi Ganapatim Bhaje
Muthuswami Dikshitar · Carnatic kriti adopted into Hindustani repertoire
Lagi Lagan Pati Sakhi Sang
Traditional · Chhota Khayal, Teentaal
Jai Jai Ram Krishna Hari
Traditional · Tarana / Bhajan

Listen to the masters

Pt. Ravi ShankarUstad Amjad Ali KhanPt. Bhimsen JoshiPt. Hariprasad Chaurasia

Allied ragas

YamanKalyan JogKafi