Question 1

What is Hansadhwani raga?

Accepted Answer

This one is also derived from carnatic music. This raaga is similar to Shankara. It was not popular in north india initially but now it has become very popular. There are various compositions especially bhajans based on similar tunes which is easlily identifiable as Hansdhwani.

Question 2

What is the thaat of Hansadhwani?

Accepted Answer

Hansadhwani belongs to बिलावल / Bilawal thaat.

Question 3

What time should Hansadhwani be sung?

Accepted Answer

Hansadhwani is traditionally performed during रात्रि / Early Night (10 PM-1 AM).

Question 4

What are the vadi and samvadi swaras of Hansadhwani?

Accepted Answer

The vadi (principal note) of Hansadhwani is सा / Sa and samvadi (secondary note) is प / Pa.

Question 5

What is the aroha and avaroha of Hansadhwani?

Accepted Answer

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

Hansadhwani

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