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राग · RAGAधानीDhani
KAFI THAAT

Dhani

Dhani is introduced here through the linked teaching reference and source-listed musical examples. Compare its note movement with related raags while keeping the limits of film adaptations in mind.

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2 sourced songs2 film songs0 labelled raag-based0 YouTube recordings

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AROHANA · ASCENT

S g M P n S'

AVAROHANA · DESCENT

S' n P M g S

Thaat
Kafi
Jati
Audhav - Audhav
Vadi / Samvadi
Gandhar / Nishad
Reading the notes ↗

The pitch outline and emphasis follow the linked Tanarang reference. A scale is a starting point; characteristic movement and treatment distinguish the raag. The reference allows flexible timing and also mentions 12:00–15:00. These are introductory outlines; phrases, ornament and tradition give a raga its identity.

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Sources & further listening +

Dhani — Tanarang raag reference ↗Acharya Vishwanath Rao Ringe and Prakash Vishwanath Ringe / Tanarang · Accessed Oct. 21, 2026

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