Raag Mohankauns (different flavor)
Swar Notations
| Swaras | Rishabh and Pancham Varjya. Both Gandhars. Dhaivat and Nishad Komal. Rest all Shuddha Swaras. |
| Jati | Audhav - Audhav |
| Thaat | Bhairavi |
| Vadi/Samvadi | Madhyam/Shadj |
| Time | 2nd Prahar of the Night |
| Vishranti Sthan | S; G; m; d; n; - n; d; m; S; |
| Mukhya-Ang | S G m g S ; ,n ,d ; ,n S ; S m G ; m d n d m G ; m G g S; |
| Aaroh-Avroh | S G m d n S' - S' n d m g S; |
Raag Description: This Raag is a form of Malkauns, which uses Shuddha Gandhar in Aaroh and Komal Gandhar in Avroh. This Raag is a combination of Raag Jog in Poorvang and Raag Malkauns in Uttarang. It is a straightforward Raag and can be expanded in all the octaves. This Raag has a deep and soothing effect on the audience. Illustrative combinations are:
S ,n ,d ; ,d ,n S ; S G G m ; G m g S ; G m d m ; d n S' ; S' g' S' n d m G ; m n d m G ; m d G ; m g S ;
Despite being a very melodious Raag it has not gained much popularity yet. Very few maestros have sung this Raag, one of them being, Ustad Salamat Ali & Nazakat Ali Khan of Sham Chaurasia Gharana. Acharya Tanarang has followed this flavor of Mohankauns and composed various bandishen.
Originally, Pt. Ravi Shankar, created this Raag as a homage to Mahatma Gandhi. The Aaroh and Avroh being S G m d n S' - S' n d m G ; m R G m G S;. Sometimes, he used Gandhar Komal as a Kan swar very sparingly. Shuddha Rishabh is used in Aaroh in special manner like this: S G m ; m G R G m ; G S; or sometimes S G m ; m R G m ; S;
Listen to Raag Mohankauns: Following bandishen are composed by Acharya Vishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'. For more information, please contact us. All the following bandishen are sung by Shri Prakash Vishwanath Ringe.
1 | Bada Khyal: Tu Kartar Jag Ko Prati Palanhar Taal: Jhumra Vilambit Theme: Bhakti Ras | |
2 | Sadra: Darbar Gave Prabhu Ko Rijhave Taal: Jhaptal Vilambit Theme: Bhakti Ras | |
3 | Sadra: Mora Man Laago Re Piya Taal: Jhaptal Vilambit Theme: Virah Ras | |
4 | Bada Khyal: Laagat Pad Kamal Siri Guru Taal: Jhaptal Madhya Lay Theme: Guru Vandana | |
5 | Chota Khyal: Aai Sahelariyan Saj Dhaj Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Shringar Ras | |
6 | Chota Khyal: Aaye Aaye Meherban Gharwa Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Shringar Ras | |
7 | Chota Khyal: Aaye More Mandarwa Piya Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Shringar Ras | |
8 | Chota Khyal: Gaavat Gun Lay Sur Son Taal: Ektal Drut Theme: Sur Sadhana | |
9 | Chota Khyal: Gin Bitaun Ghariyan Tanarang Bin Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Virah Ras | |
10 | Chota Khyal: Mai To Tanarang Sang Nis Jaagi Re Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Shringar Ras | |
11 | Chota Khyal: Mora Rangeela Balma Taal: Ektal Drut Theme: Virah Ras | |
12 | Chota Khyal: Preetam Sang Laage Naina Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Virah Ras | |
13 | Chota Khyal: Saajan Ghar Ko Aayena Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Virah Ras | |
14 | Chota Khyal: Soutan Sang Tanarang Bilam Rahe Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Virah Ras | |
15 | Chota Khyal: Tanik Sun Le Mori Bitha Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Virah Ras | |
16 | Sargam: Ga Ma Ga Sa Dha Ni Sa Ga Ma Taal: Ektal Drut |
Raag Mohankauns by Shri Krishna Ji Toley
Bada Khyal: Tu Kartar Jag Ko Prati Palanhar Taal: Jhumra Vilambit
Chota Khyal: Mora Rangeela Balma Taal: Ektal Drut