Abhogi Kanada Raag is believed to have originated from Kaphi thaat. In this raag Ga(k) is used as komal swar and all swars are used as shudha. Pancham and Nishad are not used in this raag. Its jati is Audav- Audav. In this raag Ma & Sa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 9 pm to 12 am.
Abhogi Kanada Raag
How To Read Sargam Notes –
- “.” is used for Mandra saptak(Lower octave notes) swars.eg- .Pa
- “*” is user for Taar Saptak (Higher Octave notes) Swars eg – Pa*
- “(k)” small character is used for komal swars.eg – ( Re(k) , Ga(k) , Dha(k) , Ni(k) )
- Ma(t) here “(t)” is used for showing teevra swar Ma(t) .
- “-” is used for Holdong the notes according to the Song.
- Swars written “ReGa” in this manner means they are playing fast or two swars on one beat.
- Ma(Ga) or (Ga)Ma Here Ga is Kan Swar or Sparsh Swar and Ma is Mool Swar. (You Can skip the kan swar if not understand how to play)
- Swars written [ Ni(k) Pa ] in this manner they are playing or singing in sliding mode means Meend acc to Indian music .
- { NiSa*Re*Sa* Ni } here this braket {} is used for showing Khatka in which swars are playing fast .
Description of Raag:-
Aaroh – Sa Re Ma Ga(k)Ma Dha Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Dha Ma Ma Ga(k) Ma Re Sa.
Pakad – .Dha Sa Re Ma Ga(k) – Ma Ga(k) Ma Sa Re Sa.
Thaat – Kaphi thaat.
Varjit swar- Pancham and nishad.
Vadi – Samvadi swar- Ma and Sa.
Jati – Audav- Audav
Singing time -9 pm to 12 am.
Important Notes:-
1.This is a sweet raag of south. Which is popular very much in northern.
2.Gandhar is used curve in avaroh, as- ga Ma Re Sa. This swar group used again and again in this. Ga is agitated in this.
3.Aabhogi and aabhogi kanhda is less different each other. To make Aabhogi kanhda ga Ma Re Sa is used in Aabhogi. Otherwise there is not other change in raag.
4.Some singers believe here is also different in vadi and samvadi swar.
5.This is play in all three octaves. This is raag of khyal sheli. Thumri is not sang in this. Allap of this raag is very ear loving.
Swar of nyas – Sa and Ma.
What are the Aaroh, Avaroh & Pakad of Abhogi Kanada Raag ?
Aaroh – Sa Re Ma Ga(k)Ma Dha Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Dha Ma Ma Ga(k) Ma Re Sa.
Pakad – .Dha Sa Re Ma Ga(k) – Ma Ga(k) Ma Sa Re Sa.
What is the singing time of Abhogi Kanada Raag?
Singing time -9 pm to 12 am.
Which swars are used in Abhogi Kanada Raag?
Aaroh – Sa Re Ma Ga(k)Ma Dha Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Dha Ma Ma Ga(k) Ma Re Sa.
Pakad – .Dha Sa Re Ma Ga(k) – Ma Ga(k) Ma Sa Re Sa.
What is the Thaat of Abhogi Kanada Raag?
Thaat – Kaphi thaat.
What are the Vadi- Samvadi Swar of Abhogi Kanada Raag?
Vadi – Samvadi swar- Ma and Sa.
What is the introduction of Abhogi Kanada Raag?
Abhogi Kanada Raag is believed to have originated from Kaphi thaat. In this raag Ga(k) is used as komal swar and all swars are used as shudha. Pancham and Nishad are not used in this raag. Its jati is Audav- Audav. In this raag Ma & Sa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 9 pm to 12 am.
