A basis for the organisation and classification of ragas depending on the notes used
Thaat:Kafi
Preferred time or season for playing
Time:Early night
The most prominent note of a raga
VadiThe second most prominent note of a raga
Samvadi:,
Categorization based on number of notes used in aroh and avaroh
Jati:Containing 5 notes
AudavContaining 5 notes
AudavEmotions evoked by the raga
Mood:Chanchal (Lively), Karun (Sad, Compassionate)
Shivranjani is a raga of nature. Therefore, detailed classical presentations are rarely heard in this raga. It is mostly used in semi-classical presentations and chota khyals. It omits and . is the only note used. This raga is like Bhoop except for . Sometimes is also used in which case it is called Mishra Shivranjani.
Lively and playful
chanchalA flat note
komalA flat note
komalA natural note (corresponds to notes in Western major scale)
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