Question 1

What is Megh Malhar raga?

Accepted Answer

This raaga can be sung any time in monsoon season. There are lot of Rain songs based on this raaga. This is also called as raag Megh.

Question 2

What is the thaat of Megh Malhar?

Accepted Answer

Megh Malhar belongs to काफी / Kaafi thaat.

Question 3

What time should Megh Malhar be sung?

Accepted Answer

Megh Malhar is traditionally performed during वर्षा ऋतु / Rainy Season.

Question 4

What are the vadi and samvadi swaras of Megh Malhar?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What is the aroha and avaroha of Megh Malhar?

Accepted Answer

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

Megh Malhar

Musical Structure