Gurjari (raga)

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Gurjari is an Indian classical music raga. Raga Gurjari is named after Gujarat, India.[1] In south India, the raga is called Shekharachandrika. This raga has Tivra Ma, and Komal Re, Dha and Ga.,

Gurjari
ThaatTodi
Time of dayLate morning, 9–12
Arohana
  • S     N 
Avarohana
  •  N     S
Vadi
Samavadi
Synonym
  • Gujari Todi
  • Gurjari Todi
SimilarMiyan ki Todi

The Bandish - 'Bhor Bhaye Todi Baat' sung by Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan is based on this raga.

Origin edit

The present day Gurjari raga owes its origin to the Gurjars (or Gujjars).[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Delvoye, Françoise (2013). New Developments in Asian Studies. Routledge. p. 344. ISBN 9781136174704.
  2. ^ O. Gosvami (1978). The story of Indian music: its growth and synthesis. Scholarly Press. p. 72. ISBN 0403015677. ISBN 978-0-403-01567-2.