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राग · RAGAKedar
KALYAN THAAT

Kedar

Kedar uses both forms of Ma, with characteristic returns that distinguish it from a simple scale.

◷ Evening (18:00–21:00)

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AROHANA · ASCENT

S m G P; M^ P D N S’

AVAROHANA · DESCENT

N S’ D N D P; M^ P D P m; m R S

Thaat
Kalyan
Jati
Vakra; variant forms
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 +

Kedar · raga reference ↗Tanarang Music · Accessed Oct. 19, 2026

Kedar · Hindustani Raga Index ↗George Howlett · Accessed Oct. 19, 2026

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