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KAFI THAAT

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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AROHANA · ASCENT

N S m; P g m; n D N S’

AVAROHANA · DESCENT

S’ n P; m P; g m R S

Thaat
Kafi
Jati
Audav–Shadav Vakra
Vadi / Samvadi
Ma / Sa
Reading the notes ↗

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