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Megh Malhar
मेघ मल्हार
KafiPlayful, romantic
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
M R M P n P
Aaroh (Ascending)
S R M P n Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ n P M g R S
Vadi (Key Note)
M
Samvadi
S
Rules
- Uses komal Ga (g) and komal Ni (n)
- G varjit in aaroh, D varjit in both directions
- M (vadi) and S (samvadi) are prominent
- The M R M vakra phrase is the hallmark
- Monsoon raga — evokes gathering rain clouds
Key Phrases
M R M P n PS R M P n ṠṠ n P M g R SR M P n PP n P M g R S