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Raag 27 of 31

Malar

ਮਲਾਰ

Ang 1254Kafi thaatMonsoon (Saavan)

Malar is the raag of the rains. It expresses the joy of the soul-bride whose Beloved comes to her in the monsoon.

Sangeet details

Thaat
Kafi
Vadi sur
Ma
Samvadi sur
Sa
Aroh
Sa Re Ma Pa Ni(k) Dha Ni(k) Sa
Avroh
Sa Dha Ni(k) Pa Ma Pa Ga(k) Ma Re Sa
Time
Rainy season, any time
Rasa (mood)
Refreshment, separation cooled by union

Notation key: (k) komal (flat), (t) tivra (sharp). Plain notes are shuddh (natural).