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राग · RAGAयमन कल्याणYaman Kalyan
KALYAN THAAT

Yaman Kalyan

A close relative of Yaman, coloured by a restrained shuddha Ma in descending phrases. That small addition changes how a familiar melodic landscape unfolds.

◷ Evening (18:00–21:00)

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AROHANA · ASCENT

N, R G M^ D N S′

AVAROHANA · DESCENT

S′ N D P M^ G R G m G R S

Thaat
Kalyan
Jati
Sampurna with both Ma colours
Vadi / Samvadi
G / N
Reading the notes ↗

Yaman and Kalyan are often used as synonyms, but Yaman Kalyan can specifically denote a form that also includes shuddha Ma. This catalogue keeps the profiles distinct. These are introductory outlines; phrases, ornament and tradition give a raga its identity.

FROM THE CLASSICAL TO THE CINEMATIC

Hear Yaman Kalyan in a familiar song.

Sources & further listening +

Raga Junglism · Yaman Kalyan ↗George Howlett · Accessed Oct. 19, 2026

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