Friday, December 19, 2025

Raag Darbari Kanada visShuddha Kalyan -comparison


AspectDarbari KanadaShuddha Kalyan

ThaatAsavari ThaatKalyan Thaat

Time of PerformanceLate night (midnight) 12 to 3 amEvening (after sunset) 1st Pharh of Night

Nature / MoodSerious, deep, majestic  Calm, peaceful, devotional 

Emotional Expression (Bhava)

Gravity, dignity, sadnessSerenity, hope, devotion
OriginCreated by Miyan TansenDerived from Kalyan family
Type
Sampurna Shadava
(varies in ascent/descent)

Audav–Sampurna
Important NotesHeavy use of komal ga & dha, slow movementUses shuddha swaras, no tivra ma

Style of Singing
Slow, heavy, elaborateSmooth, simple, flowing

Suitable Forms
Dhrupad, KhayalKhayal, 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

  • A very serious and powerful raga

  • Sung slowly with deep feeling

  • Creates a royal and grave mood

  • Best performed at night

Shuddha Kalyan

  • A soft and peaceful raga

  • Sounds bright and soothing

  • Expresses devotion and calmness

  • 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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