Question 1

What is Charukeshi raga?

Accepted Answer

Charukeshi is taken from carnatic music. It does not belong to any of Hindustani thaats.

Question 2

What is the thaat of Charukeshi?

Accepted Answer

Charukeshi belongs to NA thaat.

Question 3

What time should Charukeshi be sung?

Accepted Answer

Charukeshi is traditionally performed during मध्याह्न / Midday (10 AM-1 PM).

Question 4

What are the vadi and samvadi swaras of Charukeshi?

Accepted Answer

The vadi (principal note) of Charukeshi is सा / Sa and samvadi (secondary note) is म / Ma.

Question 5

What is the aroha and avaroha of Charukeshi?

Accepted Answer

Aroha (ascending): S, R G M, P D N S'।. Avaroha (descending): S', N D, P M, G R S।

Charukeshi

Musical Structure