Khambavati Raag is believed to have originated from Khamaj thaat.Nishad is used as komal and all remaining swars are used as shudha. Its jati is Wakra-Sampurn. In this raag Ma & Sa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 6 pm to 9pm(the first part of the night).
Khambavati 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 Pa Dha Ni(k)Dha Sa* ।
Avaroh- Re* Sa* Ni(k)Dha Pa, Dha Ma Pa Ga [Ma Sa] ।
Pakad- Re Ma Pa Dha Sa* Ni(k) Dha Pa, Dha Ma Pa Ga [Ma Sa ]।
Thaat – Khamaj thaat.
Vadi & Samvadi swar – Ma Sa
Jati– Wakra-Sampurn
Singing time -6 pm to 9pm(the first part of the night).
Important notes
- Above this Vakra has been considered as Raag of entire Shadav caste and Gandhara has not been used in Aaroh. How come ? The solution to this doubt is possible only when we pay attention to the curvature of this Raag. Sa Re Ma Pa and Sa Ga Ma Pa both are used to go above Shadaj. Due to the excessive use of Sa Re Ma Pa, it has been kept in Aaroh. Sa Ga Ma Pa is also used in this Raag, which is also according to the rules of Raag, because Aaroh is the Raag of the whole jati
- People sing both Khayal and Thumari in Khambavati raag. Most of the small khayals are sung in khayal. Delayed thoughts are rarely heard in this.
- Its aaroh is mostly taken Sa Re Ma Pa Dha Sa* like Durga. That’s why the vowels Pa Dha Sa* or Ma Pa Dha Sa* are used in the ascension of Antare.
- Despite being in the east of the day at the time of singing, its movement is predominant in the north.
- This raag is a mixture of Mand and Khamaj raag, but Durga is felt in many ragas like- Ma Pa Ni Sa* (Desh and TilangGa), Sa Re Ma Pa Dha, (Bilawal Thaat), Sa* Ni(k) Dha Ma (Bageshwari), Sa* Ni(k) Dha Ma Ga, (Rageshwari), Pa Dha Sa* Re* Gan, Sa* Re* Gan Sa* (Jhinjhoti), Sa*, Ni(k)Dha Pa, Dha Ma Ga (Khamaj), Re Ma Pa Dha Pa Dha Sa* and Pa Dha Pa Ga [Ma Sa] (Mand) and Re Ma Pa Dha Sa* Ni(k) Dha Pa (Sindoora).
- • The association of Ma Sa ignoring PanchaMa in Dha Ma, PaGa ignoring MadhyaMa and Re Ga ignoring Ma Sa is repeatedly shown in the descent. Its use is ended with [Ma Sa ]AlaPa in the meand yukta. This Sangati Raa is the epitome of Khambavati.
- Swar of Nyas – Sa Ga, Ma ।
- Similar raag- Mand, Khamaj and Sindoora.
Khambavati Raag question answer –
What are the Aaroh, Avaroh & Pakad of Khambavati Raag ?
Aaroh- Sa Re Ma Pa Dha Ni(k)Dha Sa* ।
Avaroh- Re* Sa* Ni(k)Dha Pa, Dha Ma Pa Ga [Ma Sa] ।
Pakad- Re Ma Pa Dha Sa* Ni(k) Dha Pa, Dha Ma Pa Ga [Ma Sa ]।
What is the Jati of Khambavati Raag ?
Jati– Wakra-Sampurn
What is the singing time of Khambavati Raag?
Singing time -6 pm to 9pm(the first part of the night).
Which swars are used in Khambavati Raag ?
Aaroh- Sa Re Ma Pa Dha Ni(k)Dha Sa* ।
Avaroh- Re* Sa* Ni(k)Dha Pa, Dha Ma Pa Ga [Ma Sa] ।
Pakad- Re Ma Pa Dha Sa* Ni(k) Dha Pa, Dha Ma Pa Ga [Ma Sa ]।
What is the Thaat of Khambavati Raag?
Thaat – Khamaj thaat.
What are the Vadi- Samvadi Swar of Khambavati Raag ?
Vadi & Samvadi swar – Ma Sa
What is the introduction of Khambavati Raag?
Khamvanti Raag is believed to have originated from Khamaj thaat.Nishad is used as komal and all remaining swars are used as shudha. Its jati is Wakra-Sampurn. In this raag Ma & Sa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 6 pm to 9pm(the first part of the night).
