Bhairavi thaat · intermediate

Malkauns

मालकौंस

Malkauns is a pentatonic raga omitting Rishabh and Pancham, using komal Gandhar, Dhaivat and Nishad over shuddha Madhyam. Its weighty, brooding atmosphere is traditionally reserved for the deep hours of night and is counted among the oldest and most powerful ragas in the tradition.

Samay

Morning

Third prahar of night (12am–3am)

Rasa

Gambhir, Bhakti, Veer

Vadi · Samvadi

M · S

Pakad

M g M d, n d M, g M g S

I Ascent & descent

Aroha (ascending)

SgMdnS'

Avaroha (descending)

S'ndMgMgS

II In performance

Famous compositions

Pag Laagoon Tore Shyam
Traditional · Bada Khayal, Jhoomra
Aaj More Ghar Aaye Balma
Traditional · Chhota Khayal, Teentaal
Man Tarpat Hari Darshan Ko
Shakeel Badayuni / Naushad (film, raga-based) · Film composition in Malkauns

Listen to the masters

Ustad Amir KhanPt. Bhimsen JoshiUstad Ali Akbar KhanPt. Nikhil Banerjee

Allied ragas

BhairaviBhairavi JogKafi