Sur Malhar
A Malhar-family raag with Sarang-related gestures and a prominent descending Dha. Both Ni forms occur; Ga is omitted.
◷ Anytime · flexible tradition
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S R m P N S'
AVAROHANA · DESCENTS' n D P; m D P; n D P m R; ,N S
- Thaat
- Kafi
- Jati
- Audav–Shadav, vakra
- Vadi / Samvadi
- Ma (shuddha) / Sa
Tanarang explicitly identifies Sur Malhar with Surdasi Malhar. Repeated Dha–Pa movements define its descent. The reference permits flexible performance in the rainy season; no fixed daily window is imposed. Notation: r/g/d/n = komal; m = shuddha Ma; M^ = tivra Ma; apostrophe = upper octave; comma = lower octave. These are phrase outlines, not complete performance grammar. These are introductory outlines; phrases, ornament and tradition give a raga its identity.
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Sources & further listening +
Raag Surdasi Malhar ↗Tanarang Music · Accessed Oct. 28, 2026