Raga Library
Learn About Ragas
Explore foundational Hindustani ragas through their swar structure, mood, time, aaroha, avaroha, pakad, and core musical features.
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Raga List
Raga Yaman
Graceful, peaceful, devotional, expansive
Kafi ThaatRaga Kafi
Earthy, warm, expressive, folk-like
Khamaj ThaatRaga Khamaj
Sweet, graceful, romantic, lyrical
Kafi ThaatRaga Bhimpalasi
Longing, introspective, gentle, emotional
Kafi ThaatRaga Bageshri
Tender, romantic, devotional, yearning
Kalyan ThaatRaga Bhupali
also Bhup, BhoopPure, bright, simple, uplifting
Khamaj ThaatRaga Desh
also DesNostalgic, lyrical, monsoon-like, patriotic
Bilawal ThaatRaga Durga
Pure, devotional, steady, peaceful
Bilawal ThaatRaga Alhaiya Bilawal
Bright, dignified, spacious, morning-like
Kafi ThaatRaga Vrindavani Sarang
Bright, devotional, pastoral, serene
Bhairav ThaatRaga Bhairav
Serious, meditative, ancient, devotional
Bilawal ThaatRaga Bihag
Elegant, romantic, luminous, graceful
Kalyan ThaatRaga Kedar
Majestic, devotional, ancient, peaceful
Khamaj ThaatRaga Tilak Kamod
Playful, graceful, sweet, lyrical
Asavari ThaatRaga Asavari
Serious, plaintive, reflective, devotional
Bhairavi ThaatRaga Bhairavi
Devotional, compassionate, expressive, complete
How to Use This Section
Start with mood, then study the structure.
Each raga page includes the traditional learning fields: Thaat, Vikrut Swar, Varjit Swar, Jati, Vadi, Samvadi, Time, Aaroha, Avaroha, Pakad, and Features of the Raga.
Notation can vary slightly by teacher, gharana, and syllabus. These pages are meant to be a clear study guide and listening introduction.