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राग · RAGAमधुवंतीMadhuvanti
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Madhuvanti

Komal Ga and tivra Ma meet shuddha Re and Dha in Madhuvanti. Compare its descent with the related outline of Multani.

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AROHANA · ASCENT

N, S g M^ P N S’

AVAROHANA · DESCENT

S’ N D P M^ g M^ g R S

Thaat
Todi
Jati
Audav–Sampurna
Vadi / Samvadi
P / S
Reading the notes ↗

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. These are introductory outlines; phrases, ornament and tradition give a raga its identity.

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Sources & further listening +

Madhuvanti · introductory raag reference ↗Tanarang Music · Accessed Oct. 20, 2026