Chhayanat (raga)
| Thaat | Kalyan | 
|---|---|
| Type | Sampurna | 
| Time of day | Early night, 9–12[1] | 
| Arohana | SRGMPDNS' | 
| Avarohana | S'NDPmGRS | 
| Chalan | S, RGMP, P–>R, RG, GM, M R, S
 S, D’ n’ P’, P’ S, N’ S (G)R, R G M D, D P P–>R G M R S, S R, R G, R G M n D P, PDPP S” S” (N)R” S”, D P M, G M n D P–>R, R G, G M R S S S M G P, DNS”, S” D P–>R, GMP G M R S[1] | 
| Vadi | P | 
| Samavadi | R | 
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Chhayanat ("shadow or glimpse of Nat") is a raga in Hindustani classical music. It is a relative of Nat, an old raga that is rarely performed.[1]
Technical description[edit]
Chhayanat is a very popular raag whereas its constituent "Chhaya" and "Nat" are rarely sung anymore. Its distinctive phrases P->R and P->S' set it apart from the related Kamod, Kedar, Alhaiya Bilawal and Hameer.[2]
Samay[edit]
Chhayanat is an evening raag, and is sung during the second "prahar" 9PM-12AM.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Bor, Joep; Rao, Suvarnalata (1999). The Raga Guide: A Survey of 74 Hindustani Ragas. Nimbus Records with Rotterdam Conservatory of Music. p. 56. ISBN 9780954397609.
 - ↑ Parrikar, Rajan (26 August 2019). "Cracked Open - The Nats".