Question 1

What is Jhinjoti raga?

Accepted Answer

This raaga has a vakra nature in avroh. Due to the presence of Rishabh in Aroha, this one is isolated from Raag Khamaj.

Question 2

What is the thaat of Jhinjoti?

Accepted Answer

Jhinjoti belongs to खमाज / Khamaj thaat.

Question 3

What time should Jhinjoti be sung?

Accepted Answer

Jhinjoti is traditionally performed during गहन रात्रि / Late Night (1-4 AM).

Question 4

What are the vadi and samvadi swaras of Jhinjoti?

Accepted Answer

The vadi (principal note) of Jhinjoti is ग / Ga and samvadi (secondary note) is नी / Ni.

Question 5

What is the aroha and avaroha of Jhinjoti?

Accepted Answer

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

Jhinjoti

Musical Structure