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.