Raag Shuddh Kalyan

Shuddh Kalyan is a bit of a misnomer. It is very similar to Bhoopali in the aaroh and Yaman/Kalyan in the avroh. Therefore, it is also known as Bhoop-Kalyan.

An Introduction to Raag Shuddh Kalyan

Bhoopali vs Deshkar vs Shuddh Kalyan

Raag Shuddh Kalyan Demonstration

Key Features of Shuddh Kalyan

  • The meend or glide from taar (upper) Sa to Dha must graze(kan) Ni and the meend from Pa to Ga must graze teevra Ma. Watch the video for a demonstration.

  • The Ni and teevra Ma in the avrohee phrases are not pronounced, however when singing taans they are pronounced.

  • It is a poorvang pradhan raag which means you develop this raag a lot in the mandra and madhya saptaks.

  • Bhoopali, Deshkar and Shuddha Kalyan are samaprakritik raags. Care must be taken to avoid accidentally entering another raag’s territory.

  • Movement of notes: Languid

  • Mood: Happy, peaceful, romantic, devotional

Aaroh-Avroh

s gr g p sud su

su nd p Mg r, pg pr s

Vaadi, Samvaadi

g, d
Nyaas Swars g

Avrohee phrases: r, p
Jaati Audav-Sampoorna
Pakad n d Mp, pg pr s
Time 1st prahar of the evening (7 pm - 10 pm)
Thaat Kalyan

Related Topics: Bhoopali, Yaman, Deshkar