Bahar
Associated with spring, Bahar combines Kanada movement with the use of both forms of Ni.
◷ Night (21:00–00:00)
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N S m; P g m; n D N S’
AVAROHANA · DESCENTS’ n P; m P; g m R S
- Thaat
- Kafi
- Jati
- Audav–Shadav Vakra
- Vadi / Samvadi
- Ma / Sa
Illustrative movement, not a complete performance grammar. Notation: r/g/d/n = komal; m = shuddha Ma; M^ = tivra Ma; ’ = upper octave. Raga forms, thaat assignments and time conventions can differ by lineage. The linked references describe the approach used here. These are introductory outlines; phrases, ornament and tradition give a raga its identity.
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Sources & further listening +
Bahar · raga reference ↗Tanarang Music · Accessed Oct. 19, 2026
Bahar · Hindustani Raga Index ↗George Howlett · Accessed Oct. 19, 2026