Khamaj thaat · beginner
Khamaj
खमाज
Khamaj is the namesake raga of its thaat, an audav-sampurna structure that omits Rishabh in the aroha and employs shuddha Nishad in ascent with komal Nishad in descent. Its lilting, amorous character makes it the natural home of thumri, dadra, and tappa.
Samay
MorningSecond prahar of night (9pm–12am)
Rasa
Shringara
Vadi · Samvadi
G · N
Pakad
G M P D, M P D n D, M G
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I Ascent & descent
Aroha (ascending)
SGMPDNS'
Avaroha (descending)
S'nDPMGRS
II In performance
Famous compositions
- Kahe Ko Bhej BideshTraditional · Thumri
- Ghir Ghir Aayi BadariyaTraditional · Thumri / Dadra
- Balamua Tohe Morey Man BhaayeTraditional · Chhota Khayal, Teentaal
Listen to the masters
Girija DeviUstad Bade Ghulam Ali KhanPt. Bhimsen JoshiBegum Akhtar
Allied ragas