Compare two ragas

Madhuvanti

Thaat

Todi

Arohana · ascending

N, S g M^ P N S’

Avarohana · descending

S’ N D P M^ g M^ g R S

Vadi / Samvadi

P / S

Jati

Audav–Sampurna

Mood

Sweet, expansive and affectionate.

Time

Late afternoon

Illustrative phrases following the linked reference. Lowercase r/g/d/n = komal; m = shuddha Ma; M^ = tivra Ma; ’ = upper octave; comma = lower octave. Thaat, time and emphasis can vary by teaching tradition.

Example songs

Ae Ajnabi Tu Bhii Kabhi Aawaz De Kahiin Se ↗

Ajahun Na Aye Balma ↗

Radha Kaise Na Jale ↗

Multani

Thaat

Todi

Arohana · ascending

N, S g M^ P N S’

Avarohana · descending

S’ N d P M^ g r S

Vadi / Samvadi

P / S

Jati

Audav–Sampurna

Mood

Weighty, patient and inward.

Time

Afternoon

Illustrative phrases following the linked reference. Lowercase r/g/d/n = komal; m = shuddha Ma; M^ = tivra Ma; ’ = upper octave; comma = lower octave. Thaat, time and emphasis can vary by teaching tradition.

Example songs

Daya Karo He Giridhar ↗

Ko Birahini Ko Dukh Jane ↗

Laga Gayeen Akhiyan ↗

Rasm-E-Ulfat Ko Nibhaen To Nibhaen Kaise ↗