Question 1

What is Kalingada raga?

Accepted Answer

This song resembles Raag Bhairav due to its komal Re and Ga

Question 2

What is the thaat of Kalingada?

Accepted Answer

Kalingada belongs to भैरव / Bhairav thaat.

Question 3

What time should Kalingada be sung?

Accepted Answer

Kalingada is traditionally performed during रात्रि अंत / Very Late Night (1-4 AM).

Question 4

What are the vadi and samvadi swaras of Kalingada?

Accepted Answer

The vadi (principal note) of Kalingada is ध / Dha and samvadi (secondary note) is ग / Ga.

Question 5

What is the aroha and avaroha of Kalingada?

Accepted Answer

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

Kalingada

Musical Structure