A basis for the organisation and classification of ragas depending on the notes used
Thaat:
Kafi
Preferred time or season for playing
Time:
Late afternoon
The most prominent note of a raga
Vadi
/
The second most prominent note of a raga
Samvadi:
, 
Categorization based on number of notes used in aroh and avaroh
Jati:
Containing 5 notes
Audav
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Containing 5 notes
Audav
Emotions evoked by the raga
Mood:
Chanchal (Lively), Karun (Sad, Compassionate)
Dhani raga is usually presented in semi-classical form. Occasionally chhota khayals are also presented. Timing restriction are not applied when presented in semi-classical form. This raga is very much dependent on . Both and are
A flat note
komal
. is totally omitted. Sometimes is used in the
Descending movement of notes
avaroh
, but to a limited extent.