Hindustani Music Guide
कामोद
A joyful evening raag with a characteristic Sa-Re-Pa leap and bright, celebratory character.
Raag Kamod is an uplifting evening raag from the Kalyan thaat, distinguished by its signature leap from Sa-Re directly to Pa and its overall mood of joy and celebration. Its melodic movement is characterized by a buoyant energy and a sense of playful confidence that makes it a favorite for festive and devotional contexts.
This summary is designed as a learner-facing orientation. Interpretive details can vary by source and performance lineage.
Sa Re Pa, Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa
Sa Ni Dha Pa Ma(t) Ga Re Sa
Sa Re Pa, Pa Ma(t) Pa Dha Pa, Ma Ga Re Sa
Uses tivra Ma. The Sa-Re-Pa leap bypassing Ga and Ma in ascent is the defining feature.
The characteristic leap from Re directly to Pa is Kamod's most recognizable gesture. The raag's identity depends on this phrase behavior more than on its scale alone.
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Bollywood song to raag mappings can vary by source and interpretation.
Traditional (Amir Khusrau composition)
Singer: Various artists. Composer: Traditional. A classic composition often associated with Kamod in traditional repertoire.
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Derived from shared thaat, mood, or time-of-day relationships.
भूपाली
A bright pentatonic evening raag using Sa Re Ga Pa Dha, known for clarity and approachability.
Thaat: Kalyan
Time: Evening
सरस्वती
A rare and devotional evening raag named after the goddess of learning, with a serene and luminous quality.
Thaat: Kalyan
Time: Evening
यमन
A foundational evening raag known for luminous breadth and the use of tivra Ma.
Thaat: Kalyan
Time: Evening