Multani (raga) (original) (raw)

Multani is a Hindustani classical raga. The newer raga Madhuvanti was inspired by Multani. Multani belongs to Todi Thaat. It is generally sung in the third prahar of the day, that is, around 1 PM to 4 PM. Re, Ga, Dha komal and Ma tivra. Re and Dha should be weak, and should be included only in Avarohi phrases. Vadi: Pa Samvadi:Sa ArohanaṆ S G̱ M̄ P N Ṡ AvarohanaṠ N Ḏ P M̄ G̱ Ṟ S PakadṆ S M̄ G̱ M̄ P M̄ G̱ M̄ G̱ Ṟ S In Avaroh that is in descending order, the Sangati of Madhyama and Gandhara is shown often. This is the characteristics of Rag Multani.