Thaat

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There are 10 types of Thats:-

  • Bilawal (Sudh Swara)
    • Song - Bharat Humko Jaan Se Payara hai
    • RAGAS Ahailya Bilawal
  • Khamaj (Ni Komal, Baki Sudh Swara)
    • RAGAS Khamaj.
    • It is associated with light, romantic moods.
  • Kafi (Ga, Ni Komal)
    • RAGAS Bhimpalasi
    • This Thaat has a romantic and pensive quality.
  • Bhairav (Re and Dha Komal)
    • Bhairav and Ahir Bhairav are the primary ragas of this Thaat.
    • It has a bold and serious tone and is often played early in the morning.
  • Asawari (Ga Dha Ni - Komal)
    • RAGAS Malcaus
    • RAGAS Melhar
    • Ragas like Asavari and Jaunpuri are based on this Thaat.
    • It is often used in sad or serious ragas.
  • Kalyan (Tivar M)
    • Yaman is the main raga of this Thaat.
    • The Thaat has a serene and romantic quality, typically performed in the evening.
  • Marwa (Re Komal, Tivar M)
    • Ragas like Marwa and Puriya are based on this Thaat.
    • It has a restless and tense character, suitable for late afternoon.
  • Poorvi (Re, Dha - Komal, Tivar M)
    • Ragas like Poorvi and Puriya Dhanashree come from this Thaat.
    • It has a somewhat mysterious, dusk-like atmosphere.
  • Todi (Re Ga Dha - Komal, Tivar - M)
    • Ragas like Miyan ki Todi and Gujari Todi are derived from this Thaat.
    • This Thaat evokes deep melancholy or yearning and is usually played in the morning.
  • Bharwavi (Komal Re, Komal Ga, Komal Dha, Komal Ni)
    • Ragas like Bhairavi, Sindhu Bhairavi come from this Thaat.
    • It’s often played as a concluding raga and has a deeply emotional quality.