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Jhinjhoti
झिंझोटी
KhamajLight, romantic
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
P M G R S, N. D. S R G
Aaroh (Ascending)
S R G M P D N Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ N D P M G R S
Vadi (Key Note)
P
Samvadi
S
Rules
- All shuddh swaras — sampurna (complete) scale
- P (vadi) and S (samvadi) are the main notes
- Despite Khamaj thaat, primarily uses shuddh Ni in both directions
- Light-classical raga — very popular in thumri and film music
- The mandra N. D. S approach gives its playful quality
Key Phrases
P M G R S N. D. SS R G M P D N ṠṠ N D P M G R SN. D. S R GG M P D N Ṡ