किरवानी

Kirwani

A dramatic late-evening raag of Carnatic origin with komal Ga and komal Dha.

Thaat
Khamaj
Jati
Sampurna - Sampurna
Vadi
Pa
Samvadi
Sa
Time
Late Evening
Moods
Melancholic, Romantic, Serious

Overview

Raag Kirwani is a dramatic and emotionally intense late-evening raag that entered the Hindustani tradition from Carnatic music (where it is known as Keeravani). It uses komal Ga and komal Dha while keeping Re, Ma, Pa, and Ni shuddh, creating a melodic palette with strong dramatic tension. Its Carnatic roots give it a distinctive flavor within the Hindustani framework.

This summary is designed as a learner-facing orientation. Interpretive details can vary by source and performance lineage.

Aaroh

Sa Re Ga(k) Ma Pa Dha(k) Ni Sa

Avroh

Sa Ni Dha(k) Pa Ma Ga(k) Re Sa

Pakad / Chalan

Ga(k) Ma Pa, Dha(k) Ni Sa, Ni Dha(k) Pa Ma Ga(k) Re Sa

Swaras and note treatment

Uses komal Ga and komal Dha with shuddh Re, Ma, Pa, and Ni. Equivalent to the Carnatic Keeravani.

Performance notes

Kirwani's Carnatic origin (Keeravani, the 21st melakarta) gives it a cross-traditional significance. Its dramatic quality has made it popular with instrumentalists in particular.

Representative listening

These embeds are included as listening leads. Curated performance choices should be reviewed editorially over time.

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Curated YouTube search

Search for classical performances of Raag Kirwani.

Bollywood listening bridge

Bollywood song to raag mappings can vary by source and interpretation.

Dil To Pagal Hai

Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)

Singer: Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan. Composer: Uttam Singh. Sometimes discussed as reflecting Kirwani-adjacent melodic patterns.

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Bandishes in Kirwani

Traditional compositions set in this raag.

Related raags

Derived from shared thaat, mood, or time-of-day relationships.