Raag Madhuvanti

Swar Notations

Swaras Rishabh and Dhaivat Varjya in Aaroh, Gandhar Komal, Madhyam Teevra. Rest All Shuddha Swaras.
Jati Audhav - Sampurna
Thaat Todi
Vadi/Samvadi Pancham/Shadj
Time 4th Prahar of the Day : Din ka Chaturth Prahar
Vishranti Sthan S; g; P; N; - S'; N; P; R;
Mukhya-Ang ,N S M g M P; M g S R S;
Aaroh-Avroh ,N S g M P N S' - S' N D P M g M g R S ,N S;

Raag Description: Raag Madhuvanti is a fairly recent melody. Earlier it was known as Raag Ambika. It is a sweet melodic combination with fair degree of freedom for development into an impressive mellifluous mood with wide public appeal. This is a playful Raag full of romantic, loving sentiments.

The nearest Raag is Raag Multani. Using Rishabh and Dhaivat Shuddha in Raag Multani, Raag Madhuvanti appears. While rendering Rishabh in Avroh, Shadj (Sa) is used as a Kan swar, particularly in Alaps like: M g SR S. The combinations illustrative of Raag format are:

,N S M ; M g R S ; N D P ; P D P ; M g ; M g R S; g M P N S' ; N S' D D P ; D P M g M g ; M g R S ; R ,N S ;


Listen to Raag Madhuvanti: These bandishen are composed by Acharya Vishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang' and are published in his new book 'Acharya Tanarang Ki Bandishen Vol 2'. This book contains 405 Bandishen from 31 Raags and an Audio CD. To buy this book, please contact us. All the following bandishen are sung by Shri Prakash Vishwanath Ringe.
 

1
Bada Khyal: Rain Ke Jage Ho Piya
Taal: Ektal Vilambit
Theme: Roothna Manana
2
Bada Khyal: Sab Sukh Dino He Kartaar
Taal: Ektal Vilambit
Theme: Sur Sadhana
3
Bada Khyal - Sadra: Balma Tori Neha Bhari Nazariya
Taal: Jhaptal Vilambit
Theme: Roothna Manana
4
Bada Khyal - Sadra: Jiyra Mora Lage Na
Taal: Jhaptal Vilambit
Theme: Virah Ras
5
Bada Khyal - Sadra: Mora Man Lago Re Piya Tumison
Taal: Jhaptal Vilambit
Theme: Virah Ras
6
Bada Khyal - Sadra: Sajanwa Re Aaan Milo Re
Taal: Jhaptal Vilambit
Theme: Virah Ras
7
Bada Khyal: Mori Suno Shyam
Taal: Jhaptal Madhya Lay
Theme: Shri Krishna - Gopiyon ki Vyakulta
8
Bada Khyal: Kaiso Hai Ye Sakhi Piya Chatur
Taal: Ektal Madhya Lay
Theme: Shringar Ras
9
Chota Khyal: Hamasan Batiyan Kahe Karat
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Roothna Manana
10
Chota Khyal: Aaye Ri Meherban Mandirwa
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Shringar Ras
11
Chota Khyal: Madhuban Me Bisar Gai
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Shri Krishna - Gopiyon ki Vyakulta
12
Chota Khyal: Malan Laao Chun Chun Kaliyan
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Shringar Ras
13
Chota Khyal: Nain Nain Me Biraje Nandlaal Chabi Tihaari
Taal: Ektal Drut
Theme: Shri Krishna - Mahima Varnan
14
Chota Khyal: Re Tu Ched Na Mohe Kuwar Kanhaiya
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Shri Krishna - Gopiyon se Chedchad
15
Chota Khyal: Sajan Bin Mora Jiya Akulaye
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Virah Ras
16
Chota Khyal: Begi Daras Dikha Ja Piya
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Virah Ras
17
Chota Khyal: Maanat Na Mori Baat
Taal: Ektal Drut
Theme: Shri Krishna - Gopiyon se Chedchad
18
Chota Khyal: Nithur Balma More Piya
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Roothna Manana
19
Chota Khyal: Meher Ki Najariyan Karo
Taal: Ektal Drut
Theme: Guru Vandana
20
Sargam: Ma Ga Re Sa Ni Sa Ma Ga Ma Pa
Taal: Trital Drut