Literally meaning ‘swing’, this raga is traditionally associated with Lord Krishna and his slow moving swing flanked by Gopinis.
Thhaat (parent scale)
Kalyan
Jaati:
Audav (Pentatonic)
Vaadi:
Dhaivat (D)
Samvaadi:
Gandhar (G)
Swaras:
Employs teevra Madhyam (m) and all other swaras are shuddh
Aaroh (ascent):
S G m D N D S’ (Western notation: C E F# A B A C )
Avaroh (descent)
S’ N D m G, m G S (Western notation: C B A F# E, F# E C )
Key phrases:
m G S, N.D.m.D.S, S G m D m G S,G m N D m G, m D S’, N D m G, G m D S’, S’N D, m D N D, m G m G S
Time:
Early Morning
This is very close to Sohini which belongs to Marwa parent scale. The deviously used Nishad makes this raga stand apart from Sohini. The gamak-laden elaboration of this raga enhances its swinging beauty.
Bibliography
1. Bhatkhande V.N. (1919-1937) ‘Kramik Pustak Malika Vol 1-6’
2. The Oxford Encyclopaedia of the Music of India
Links
Uday Bhawalkar’s performance of Raag Hindol at the Darbar Festival 2022.
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