Raag Gorakh Kalyan

Despite its name, Gorakh Kalyan bears no resemblance to the Kalyan family of raags, making the inclusion of "Kalyan" in its name something of a mystery. In fact, it belongs to the Khamaj thaat, as indicated by its use of komal Ni. Performed in the night, this raag evokes a romantic mood. The video presented here features an expert-led lecture-demonstration that illustrates the key phrases of Gorakh Kalyan.

Introduction to Raag Gorakh Kalyan

Key Features of Raag Gorakh Kalyan:

  • Raag Gorakh Kalyan belongs to the Khamaj thaat, due to the presence of Komal Ni, with all other swars shuddh.

  • In descending phrases, P is only used in the form of a kan while coming from D to M as in

d pm

and ocassionally in the phrase

  • In descending phrases the way to go from R to S is vakra as in

r pm r Nl dl s
r Nl dl s

  • Gorakh Kalyan is a poorvaang pradhan raag, which means the lower tetra chord is more prominent.

  • Mood: Romantic

Aaroh-Avroh

s r m d N su

su N d pm, m r Nl dl s

Vadi, Samvadi

m, s
Nyaas Swars

s, r, m, d
Jati Audav-Shadav
Pakad s r m, m r sNl dl s
Time 2nd prahar of the night (10pm - 1am)
Thaat Khamaj

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