| Aspect | Darbari Kanada | Shuddha Kalyan |
|---|---|---|
| Thaat | Asavari Thaat | Kalyan Thaat |
| Time of Performance | Late night (midnight) 12 to 3 am | Evening (after sunset) 1st Pharh of Night |
| Nature / Mood | Serious, deep, majestic | Calm, peaceful, devotional |
Emotional Expression (Bhava) | Gravity, dignity, sadness | Serenity, hope, devotion |
| Origin | Created by Miyan Tansen | Derived from Kalyan family |
| Type | Sampurna Shadava (varies in ascent/descent) | Audav–Sampurna |
| Important Notes | Heavy use of komal ga & dha, slow movement | Uses shuddha swaras, no tivra ma |
Style of Singing | Slow, heavy, elaborate | Smooth, simple, flowing |
Suitable Forms | Dhrupad, Khayal | Khayal, Bhajan |
Anga : GMRS /DNP/NP,NNPMP Pm G, SnD, PG, DG
- (GDN -Komal Mandra notes- glides DP
- NN Komal /Gamak style of singing
Aro - Bhoopali
Avaro- Bhoopali
VADHI / SAM VADHI R /P G/D
Darbari Kanada :
Aro : N (Mandra komal) SR G(komal)RS, MP, D (komal) N (komal) S (uchcha)
Avaro: S D N (d n Komal) P, MP, G,MRS - (G D - andhalon when singing)
Mukiyang - G R,R, S, D N S RS (GDN Komal)
Shuddha Kalyan :
Aro : S, RG, PD S - Bhoopali
Avaro : S NDP MG RS (N M glides) Bhoopali
Mukiyang - G,RS, NDP, S GR, PRS,
Brief Description
Darbari Kanada
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A very serious and powerful raga
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Sung slowly with deep feeling
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Creates a royal and grave mood
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Best performed at night
Shuddha Kalyan
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A soft and peaceful raga
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Sounds bright and soothing
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Expresses devotion and calmness
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Best sung in the evening
Conclusion
Darbari Kanada and Shuddha Kalyan are both important Hindustani ragas but differ greatly in mood. Darbari Kanada is serious and heavy, while Shuddha Kalyan is calm and peaceful.
Darbari is suited for late night performance, whereas Shuddha Kalyan is sung in the evening. Both ragas beautifully express different emotions within Hindustani classical music.
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